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I have been based on the Eastern Shore of Virginia since 2010 providing public interpretation and environmental education programs to tourists and local community members. I love working among our pristine barrier islands and salt marshes and taking people out in these areas to learn more about the plants and animals that call them home. Our education program currently focuses on providing Meaningful Watershed Education Experiences for 5th, 7th, and 10th grade students as well as professional development for all teachers from Accomack and Northampton Counties.

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.

Jill Rich is an educator and director of the Center for Environmental Studies and Sustainability at Varina High School in Henrico County, Virginia. With extensive experience in curriculum development, GIS instruction, and project-based learning, she leads innovative, sustainability-focused programs that connect students with real-world environmental challenges. She coordinates capstone projects, field experiences, and community partnerships, preparing students to apply geospatial thinking in meaningful and impactful ways.

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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.