People

I am a science educator in Chester County.

My name is Weiru Chang and I was born in Fujian Province, China. My family immigrated to America when I was 10. I earned my BS in Cell Biology from the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign and my Ph.D. (cell, genetics, and developmental biology) from University of Washington and University of Minnesota. I have been a community college Biology Faculty for over 20 years at Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Estrella Mountain Community College.  I teach anatomy and physiology and general biology.

Allie is a Marine Biologist, has a Masters in Marine and Environmental Management and several years of environmental science education experience. Allie is directing the K-12 education programs for Groundwork San Diego. She is committed to providing high-quality STEAM education to San Diego youth as well as linking students to opportunities that support their future careers by working closely with local colleges, industry professionals and community organizations.

Gitanjali Paul is an educator and the founder of Gitanjali Learning Design LLC. With over 15 years of experience in global education, she partners with organizations to design learning experiences grounded in systems thinking that spark meaningful social change. She finds joy in nature, culinary experiments, and time exploring with family.

As an environmental educator, I am passionate about getting people outside to find community and wonder in our natural world. 

Westbrook’s curriculum is based on daily, direct encounters with all that is living in the natural world: animals, plants, water, sun, rain, and wind. Our curriculum aims to foster a child’s intimate relationship with nature, which will inspire wonder and support the child’s expanding sense of self.

5th Grade Teacher