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Passionate innovator in experiential outdoor learning with a focus on place-based education. Builds bridges with community partners to create and sustain positive change in our local learning communities and meet the needs of learners through the use of research-based content and pedagogy.

I am a PhD Student in the Geography, Planning and Design program at the University of Colorado Denver researching regenerative food systems in urban environments. The ways people, especially children, relate to their environments and local, regional landscape guides my inquiry.

BS in Zoology from MSU; Autism Certified by the IBCCES; South Lansing, MI

For more than two decades, I've work to build support and partnerships to advance conservation and sustainability.

Second Grade Teacher Green Team Student Leader Environmental Education Educator