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I am married with 2 children. We live on 5 acres where we raise a small number of beef cattle. I enjoy fixing up our nearly 100 year old farmhouse and spending time with my family. I love to travel, experience new cultures, and try new foods. 

Lover of nature including plants and wildlife.  Looking to create or continue a program involving educating communities and businesses about the local environment including current and future climate change issues and ways to conserve our ecosystems for wildlife. Recently started the formation of my personal website to share information on local wildlife, plants, wetlands, and creating gardens for wildlife -- Wildlife & Nature United.

I currently hold a temporary teaching certificate with Broward County Public Schools to teach General Science, grades 5 to 9. I am also taking exams to get my temporary teaching certificate in Elementary Education.

I am a progressive education professional with over two decades of experience in a variety of formal and informal settings. I have a proven track record in conceptualizing, crafting, executing, and overseeing classrooms, nature camps, outdoor festivals, and school events. My passion lies in creating nature-based, multifaceted, and interdisciplinary learning experiences with a commitment to equity. I am up-to-date with contemporary learning theories and proficient in their practical application.

A comprehensive e-learning offering insights into academic courses, career options, and exam details. At Shikshade, we aim to assist students in making informed decisions about their education and future by providing valuable content on colleges, exams, and diverse educational pathways.

Colleen supports the NAAEE Coalition for Climate Education Policy communication and coordination efforts and climate change education policy research. She joins us from the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office, where she worked closely with the Environmental Literacy and Diversity working groups. She gathered and analyzed data on environmental literacy and educational policies in the Chesapeake Bay region to support the infusion of environmental education and green career awareness into more school content areas. She also supported NOAA’s B-WET grants which aid in the systemic implementation of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) into K-12 curriculums. Her interests lie at the intersection of environment, social justice, education, and policy. She will be pursuing a master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability Management at Georgetown University during the 22-23 academic year.

John Blossom lives in Waimea and is the author of a climate change memoir, Trespassing, and six other books available on JTBlossom.com. His 2023 release, The Last Football Player, is a middle-grade novel about the dangers and promises of technology that won numerous awards including the 2024 IndieReaders Discovery Award for Sports, AWA's Sports Book of the Year Award Runner-up, as well as a rare starred review from Blue Ink Reviews. 

In his newest release, Mahina Rises, Mr. Blossom tells the fictional tale of a Hawaiian teenager who finds a way to fight climate change through her family’s mystical power of dreaming. Described as middle-grade Murukami, Mahina Rises sends a heartfelt message of aloha for the healing of our planet. It has been awarded an Editor's Pick designation from BookLife (Publishers' Weekly).

slice masters is an exciting and engaging mobile game that has captured the attention of players worldwide with its unique blend of action and strategy. Developed with a focus on intuitive gameplay and innovative mechanics, Slice Masters challenges players to use precise timing and skillful swiping to slice through various fruits and obstacles in a visually vibrant environment.

Kelli L.Edwards is a Marine Scientist and Environmental Educator with more than 15 years of experience in environmental education. Professionally, Ms. Edwards serves as an Environmental Education Manager for Fulton County Government. In this role, she creates environmental education programs and public workshops to inform the public on the importance of water quality and conservation through hands-on activities. Outside of her professional role, she has served as a marine science consultant for the National Association of Black Scuba Divers - Youth Education Summit and the Westside Atlanta Charter School's Oceans Stewards program. Additionally she has served as a snorkeling guide for Get Black Outside, a global platform designed to connect underrepresented audiences with the great outdoors. Through her roles, she aims to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. In her personal time, Ms. Edwards enjoys camping, kayaking,and traveling. She is a NAUI certified rescue scuba diver with a longterm goal of using scuba diving to connect others with the marine environment.