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I teach communication and environmental interpretation courses at Asbury University. I chair the Communication program there as well. Significant experience in leading environmental education field courses.

I am with Navigation Games; we create orienteering-based education to get children outside, running around with maps. We are interested in equity of access to nature, human health, and experiencing the outdoors as a first step to awareness around climate change.

I investigate how we can design instruction to help students successfully overcome science denial as it relates to controversial topics, such as climate change. In doing so, I apply the theories of motivation (i.e., motivated reasoning, self-determination theory) and research on conceptual change.

I am currently an environmental educator with a background in fisheries research looking for full time employment. In my next career, I am looking for a position which will allow me to work in a collaborative environment and create lasting change for a more sustainable tomorrow.