People

Kit is the co-founder of one of the country's first urban outdoor preschools, the Fiddleheads Forest School at the University of Washington. In 2015, Kit founded the Washington Nature Preschool Association to support the regional growth of nature-based early childhood education and successfully advocated for the passage of the first licensing regulations for outdoor preschools in North America. Today, she continues her work to support the field as the Policy Advisor for the Natural Start Alliance, helping improve equitable access to nature-based early learning experiences and develop meaningful support for educators around the country.

I am a URI 2026 graduate in Marine Biology and Data Science. I have experience working in both classroom and informal education, as well as in marine research. I'm very passionate in engaging various populations in citizen science and providing exposure to the natural world. 

I am a young professional starting my career in environmental education, with a passion for connecting people to nature through meaningful and engaging learning experiences. I am intrested in creating inclusive programs that foster curiosity, environmental stewardship, and lifelong learning. I enjoy working with diverse audiences and collaborating with others to support conservation, sustainability, and community-based environmental education initiatives. 

I am an artist and retired caregiver who has dedicated my time to serving others.I decied that through writing educational children's books and companion guides for educators I could continue to serve. My passion for health and the impact of the food supply on individuals—both short-term and long-term—drives my work. I believe that educating children about the food supply is essential for helping them make healthy choices that will benefit them throughout their lives.

My books present information in a meaningful way that inspires curiosity, personal responsibility, and civic-mindedness. They aim to convey crucial information and activities that encourage children to make healthier, informed choices, which is fundamental for a happy and productive life. Additionally, these books demonstrate how constructive community engagement can be a powerful and effective means of creating positive change.

Hi! I am a grandma to 5 young learners that I would like to teach environmental education and appreciation for the environment.

I am a Librarian, California Naturalist, and Nature Journaling Educator, always looking for ways to combine my interests and bring environmental awareness to a wider audience. 

I am a graduate student at Western Kentucky University enrolled in Introduction to Environmental Education.

Mrs. Crystal Olson is a dedicated 5th grade teacher at Commodore Perry School District with a Master's in Middle/Secondary Education with a science focus from Edinboro University. Her bachelors degree is in Animal Science from The Pennsylvania State Univisity. She is passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster critical thinking and a love for lifelong learning. Mrs. Olson enjoys integrating technology into her lessons and building a positive, supportive classroom community. When she is not in the classroom, Mrs. Olson can be found cheering her children on in there numerous endeavors, walking her dog Stormy, or curled up reading a good book.