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Our mission is to connect homeschool families to nature and each other. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are a low-cost forest school program currently serving 6,000 students across 22 states! Check out our website: https://barefootuniversity.org

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.

I'm a 9th year teacher who loves lemurs & her family. 

Caleb Nyatuame is an aspiring researcher and educator who is pursuing a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Ecology at the University of Florida. With an undergraduate background in economics and a Master’s in Sustainable Communities from Northern Arizona University, his work focuses on environmental and place-based education. His previous research examines how teacher educators, particularly in Ghana, integrate environmental issues like climate change and place-based education into their teaching practices. Caleb has presented at national conferences such as AERA and has held sustainability leadership roles, including serving as a graduate representative on NAU’s Green Fund Committee. He brings an interdisciplinary perspective to his teaching and research, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to support environmental education. Through education, policy, and community collaboration, Caleb aims to promote just and sustainable futures.

 

I am an elementary general education teacher.  I have taught for approximately 8 years and enjoy sharing experiences with my students that promote an understanding and foster a sense of responsibility and ownership within their community.  

Victor Ayegba Mathew is a Nigerian environmental educator and founder of the Vikipedia Initiative. With a background in environmental sciences and over seven years of experience, he designs practical, locally relevant climate and sustainability education programs for schools. Through experiential learning and youth-led environmental action, he equips young people to become environmentally conscious leaders in their communities.

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I am the Director of Education and AmeriCorps Director at The Science Zone, where I focus on fostering curiosity through hands-on, inquiry-based STEAM experiences. I oversee educational programming and lead the AmeriCorps program, working closely with educators, service members, and community partners to expand access to science learning. I am committed to creating inclusive, engaging environments that encourage exploration, evidence-based thinking, and lifelong curiosity.

Bullfrog Films is the leading US publisher of independently- produced, environmental DVDs & videos that point the way to living healthily, happily, and with greater concern for the other inhabitants of this planet, and for our descendants.

I work at the Research Group at the Lawrence Hall of Science. My interests lie in the intersection of structural racism, equity, inclusion, and STEM education, and how we understanding learners' experiences. Current projects: BEETLES and Working Towards Racial Equity in Environmental Education.