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My previous experience includes volunteering with SNC for trail hosting and educational field trips in the Spring Mts. with Go! Mt Charleston. I was also a Field Ranger for Desert National Wildlife with SNC. This gave me great insight on wildlife conservation as well as getting to work with NDOW and F&WS. I am currently an Interpretive Naturalist with SNC at Red Rock Canyon, NCA. I get to work with the BLM on interpretive programming such as field trips, guided hikes, presentations, and more. In October, I became a certified interpretive guide with NAI. I love having this amazing opportunity to influence and educate people on the wonders and conservation of our public lands, in addition to being able to learn something myself, everyday! I am an avid hiker and wildflower lover!

I am a lifelong learner, teaching middle school to create active community members for our future. 

As the educator for East Foundation, Maria F. “Masi” Mejia, delivers natural resource education to the under served communities of South Texas. She deploys educational programs on East Foundation lands, and takes the proven L.A.N.D.S. curriculum into classrooms.

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My name is Kristen Sturgeon, I grew up in New Jersey but have been calling Florida my home for the past 15 years. I have been working in the natural resource field for the last five years, but have always had a pull towards water resources as well. I enjoy being outdoors and visiting new areas all around Florida with my family. I have a goal to visit every state park in Florida! 

My name is Jillian, and I am a special education teacher. This is my fourth year teaching in an inclusion setting, and I truly enjoy helping students succeed. A fun fact about me is that my favorite animal is the hammerhead shark!

I am going into my ninth year of teaching at the elementary level. I have previously taught first, fourth and fifth grade. Now I will be teaching third grade. 

My name is Megan Dettle, I'm at Preschool Lead Teacher at Nature School at Camp Albemarle.  I will start my fourth year as a lead teacher this fall, 2026. I teach two class of mixed ages ranging 3-5 years of age. We are an all weather outdoor preschool located on the sound in Newport, NC. Our outdoor classroom, 25 acres, and the sound provide an amazing backdrop to learn and explore. 

Jeff first discovered the joy of teaching as a camp counselor, where he saw how curiosity, play, and meaningful relationships help children grow in confidence and connection. That experience inspired him to pursue a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a career devoted to creating learning communities where children and families can thrive. During graduate school, Jeff was deeply influenced by Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the idea that every person learns differently. It shaped his approach to teaching, encouraging him to ask questions, observe, and adapt his methods to honor each learner’s unique strengths and ways of understanding the world. His graduate thesis focused on developing an intergenerational learning and care center grounded in the belief that people of all ages flourish when they learn alongside one another, exchanging wisdom, stories, and experiences across generations.