People

At the Lawrence Hall of Science, Mo contributes to the Center for Environmental Learning’s research and professional learning projects. They support program ideation and design, resource cultivation and maintenance, and communication between partners and across networks. In their prior work, Mo worked in informal science education as an educator, providing STEAM programming to youth of all ages, from pre-K to high school. Mo’s work as an educator has always been driven by their passion for fostering SEL-balanced and learner-centered experiences. Mo received their B.S. in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. 

My name is Anastasia Oxendine.  I have been a science teacher for 8 years.  My current teaching position is 6th/7th grade at a charter school in my local town.  Prior to that, I taught 8th grade science in the local public school system.  I have taught science in grades 5th-8th.  I am also certified for 9th grade science and will be pursuing teaching 9th grade Earth/Environmental science at my local high school in the upcoming school year. 

Vince Meldrum is President and CEO of Earth Force. Vince is an experienced nonprofit leader who has worked in environmental and civic education for 20 years. Vince leads Earth Force, a national organization with a unique focus on combining active civic education with environmental education to prepare young people with the civic skills, scientific knowledge, and motivation to improve our local environment.

Gitanjali Paul is an educator and the founder of Gitanjali Learning Design LLC. With over 15 years of experience in global education, she partners with organizations to design learning experiences grounded in systems thinking that spark meaningful social change. She finds joy in nature, culinary experiments, and time exploring with family.

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Justin's work as K-12 Science Coordinator in the town of Suffield CT focuses on deeping connections to community and nature for all students in the district though a platform called 'K-5 Outside.'  Using a place based lens, Justin is guiding a district with transition to place based education and actively working to enable teachers to take the learning outdoors.  Justin also serves as NAAE Affilate organization the Connecticut Outdoor and Environmental Educators Association (COEEA) president.