People

I am a Senior at UWSP, studying Wildlife Ecology and Management. I live off campus with some friends and we recently got a cat. The cats name is Volvo because one of my roommates found him under a Volvo. 
I'm originally from Minnesota, a small town about 45 minutes fsouth of the Twin Cities. I enjoy spending time outdoors by hiking or hammocking or just relaxing in nature. I love small mammals and large cats.

 I have been an early childhood educator since 1985.  I want to inspire teachers to help children love nature and to take care of our earth.

Since 2016, I have been with REAP teaching K-12 Alaskan students about clean energy (energy efficiency and renewable energy). I also design and lead trainings for K-12 educators on energy literacy, renewable energy curriculum, AK EnergySmart curriculum, and other hands-on lessons that can be integrated into classrooms.

I'm an associate professor at NC State studying children & nature and environmental education. I'm interested how being outside can provide benefits for children, as well as how youth can create positive change in their communities. I have a strong interest in partnering with EE organizations for evaluation, as well as research around community-based environmental learning. 

Professor of Environmental Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point;  Director of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education