People

My name is Michelle Beach and I am the Curator of Education at the Central Park Zoo. I have been working in the field of conservation education for close to 9 years and in the field of environmental education for 20. I love working in a zoo and helping people take conservation action themselves.

Watershed education specialist, aquatic ecologist, and Certified NC Environmental Educator actively engaging communities in boots-in-the-water freshwater science education. Special interest in inspiring and empowering girls and minority audiences in e-STEM education.

I am an Extension Educator Emeritus from the University of New Hampshire, providing environmental education for volunteers, families, educators, and youth for 34 yrs. Now I am a volunteer for the Laudato Si' Movement & Catholic Climate Covenant, and a Lake Smart liaison for my lake association.