People

As Education Director for Vashon Nature Center, Maria coordinates hands-on science education programs in public schools, facilitates community education classes and workshops, manages seasonal high school interns, and assists with community science monitoring research. Maria has over 25 years of experience in informal education designing and delivering outdoor, place-based, hands-on education with a focus on community science. She has been with Vashon Nature Center since 2016.

Hi! My name is Brittney Miller, and I'm the administrative coordinator for Climate Solutions, a Pacific Northwest-based nonprofit focused on regional policy in Washington and Oregon. I am here to post our jobs for your amazingly qualified job-seekers to find!

As a former classroom teacher and National Park Service ranger, I believe that by learning new things about the natural world every day, we develop a sense of connection with and responsibility for protecting the planet and ALL those who live on it.

Founder of the Llamitas School, a spanish immersion nature school in Dallas, TX

I currently teach two of the four WI Registry Nature-Based Early Childhood Education Credential courses at UW-Whitewater. Prior to COVID, I created the Wonder Bugs Preschool Program (child and adult program) and implemented the Nature Preschool at Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

Amanda Syers is a science education specialist at the Annis Water Resources Institute of Grand Valley State University. She specializes in topics and curricula related to the Great Lakes. Amanda is also the state coordinator for Michigan Project WET (Water Education Today) and the Midwest Representative for the GLOBE United States Partner Forum. 

I am a student studying recreation administrationa and studio arts minor. I am currently enrolled in an environmental education course at cal poly humboldt and i wanted to learn more on the topic.