People

Dr. Syma A. Ebbin is a Professor-in-Residence at the University of Connecticut, Interim  Director of the Maritime Studies Program and the Research Coordinator for Connecticut Sea Grant.  Affiliated with the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Maritime Studies Program, she teaches courses in environmental and marine science and policy at the UConn Avery Point campus.  

Educator and tour guide at the worlds largest native american museum

A junior at university, with an interest in environmental communications through STEM and moden day technology!

My name is Samantha Shuster and this is my fifth year of teaching. I currently teach 7th grade science in Catawba County, NC. I have always had a passion for our natural world and sustainability. This passion along with my dedication to learning and teaching young minds has lead me to NAAEE. My goal is to become a better steward of our environment by developing the knowledge and skills to teach the next generation better conservation practices for a more sustainable future.

I am the Schools in Parks Specialist for Pilot Mountain State Park, and work to make field trips possible here at the park! I offer teacher trainings, outreach visits, and curricilum tailored programs to help every visit to the park a memorable one where we leave have learned something new and experienced something amazing! 

I contribute to participatory R+D and continuous improvemement process focused on environmental stewardship, justice, and advocacy learning opportunities.

I’m a Certified Wildlife Biologist, with a M.Ed. in Environmental Education - Bard CEP and a B.T. in Wildlife Management - SUNY Cobleskill. I use place-based and inquiry-based teaching, community-powered science, and educational approaches that are mindful of access and inclusion for all.