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I am a high school special education teacher at Patrick County High School in Stuart VA. I teach students in grades 8-12 that take the state alternate assessment in science and language arts. I am an active VA Master Gardener and love sharing my love of nature.
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.
My background is in integrating marine science, socio-economic research, and fisheries management to support resilience and equitable resource use. I currently work as a Program Specialist at the IOOS Association, coordinating multi-year federally funded projects across 11 Regional Associations, leading strategic communications, and building partnerships that amplify the impact and value of ocean observing data. With experience spanning Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Pacific, I have managed conservation initiatives, integrated social science principles into fisheries management, and advanced data-driven strategies to support coastal resilience and sustainable access to marine resources.