People

Jared is an education expert that helps schools and organizations craft authentic learning experiences at the intersection of science, the environment, and social justice.

Love to teach and learn outdoors.  Special interest in the butterfly life cycle and native host plants. 

I am an environmental engineer with a passion for sustainability, composting, and environmental education. My work spans research, fieldwork, and community outreach, including designing compost systems, conducting water quality assessments, and tutoring students in STEM. I aim to connect science with action, inspiring others to live in balance with nature. I believe environmental education is a bridge between awareness and real-world solutions.

I work in the environmental health field, offering courses to student's I have 5 years experience in teaching 

Janna has been steadfast in her care and concern for the world around us since she was a little girl, and as an adult she continues to encourage and support others in finding ways to live in harmony with our environment and each other. Janna is a book editor and registered yoga teacher with a masters in Magazine Journalism from New York University. While new to field of Early Education, she strongly believes that all young children should have the chance to be educated about the interconnectedness of our world and be given the opportunity to exercise their self-agency to make it a brighter, greener, and healthier place for all. She has infused Earth Friends with her passion for planet and people, her expertise in business, writing, and program development, and her enthusiasm for endless possibilities.

I have worked for the Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism since 1989 and as Wildlife Education Supervisor since 2007. I supervise 5 employees that deal with environmental education. Bird watching is my main hobby.

My name is Brittany Cook, I work for Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec at McDowell Nature Center as an Enviromental Educator Assistant. 

My name is Wendy Huerbin and I have been teaching for 26 years. I have taught is Pittsbirgh, Pa, Flagstaff, AZ and I currently teach in Chesterfield, Va. I started teaching English language arts in middle school while in Pittsburgh. In Flagstaff I taught Spanish and I ran the yearbook class with a photography teacher. In Virginia I recieved my Masters's Degree and started teaching ELL classes where I was teaching reading in the content areas science exploratory and biology.

Research Scientist. Award-winning Creative Writer in Children's-juvenile Literature. Author of 6 books. Scriptwrier. Editor. Dance Designer. Director. Gardening Expert. Nature & Wildlife Photographer. Multi-instrumentalist. Singer & Vocal Performer. Reciter. Painter. Translator.