People

i teach at youth science institute about nature and aniamls for childeren to learn about nature and the world around us.

My growth in the field of environmental education continued to evolve when I stepped into a role as a part time school garden educator in the spring of 2021 followed by a full time role as an outdoor educator in fall of 2022 at my current k-8 private school, GSES.  At the time, I was unfamiliar with Outdoor Education as a content area since it did not exist in the previous schools in which I taught, but soon discovered that it was my calling.  I dove right in and I am currently the Director of Outdoor Education, the teacher sponsor for Eco Club, the school garden guru, summer camp instructor and the junior group coordinator for a neighborhood community association called Friends of Forest Hill Park (FFHP). 

I share my passion for conservation and our natural resources with youth and adults through experiential education and outdoor recreation. Attending programming and camps at my local nature center helped me to develop an admiration for nature and I strive to foster that appreciation in others.

Keshi Satterwhite is the Founder and Executive Director of Planning Ahead, a Durham-based nonprofit advancing environmental education, community engagement, and climate resilience. She leads equity-centered programs that translate climate and watershed science into practical, community-driven action, including From Crisis to Readiness, a replicable, community-designed flood-readiness model for pluvial flooding. Keshi has convened initiatives such as the Walnut Creek Watershed Learning Network and serves as an Adaptation Practitioner with the Climate Smart Communities Initiative.

Morgan worked for KACEE 2019-2022, and rejoined in 2024. She lives in rural Douglas County, Kansas with her husband and twins (born 2020). She loves reading, writing, and camping with her family!

Jordan Gilliam is a Pittsburgh-based educator, systems builder, and nonprofit leader whose work bridges conservation, education, and workforce development. He designs learning experiences that help people understand how environmental, civic, and technological systems intersect in everyday life. Through initiatives like Wildlife Leadership Academy and partnerships with schools and community organizations, Jordan translates complex topics—such as watershed health, data, and emerging technologies—into accessible, hands-on programs. His work centers youth opportunity, equity, and stewardship, connecting learners to meaningful pathways in conservation, technology, and community leadership across the region.

I am a senior in high school and am interested in pursuing a career in environmental literacy and research. I am doing a one year, 450 hour, apprenticeship at an Office of Environmental Literacy and Outdoor Education while also being a student. I am passionate about climate change and sustainability and have devoted my career to it. I want to major in environmental science in college next year and am very excited to grow my knowledge in the field. 

I’m passionate about connecting people—especially children—with the outdoors through hands-on, engaging education. I manage a team of five interpreters at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, where we lead desert ecosystem programs that incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) along with science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). I believe that empowering kids with knowledge builds confidence and helps set them up for future success. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring nature through birding, running, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, skiing, and snowshoeing.