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I am a Pre K teacher and Assistant Director of Monarch Learning Academy in Orlando, Florida which has a strong core in the belief of infusing nature into whole child development. My passion is educating and connecting children, families and teachers to nature based learning.

Having a passion for conservation, education, and entrepreneurial leadership, I consider my superpower to be championing great causes through relationship building and fundraising via grants. I thrive on the art of grant writing and the attention to detail the start to finish process demands from grant preparedness, grant writing, and budget prep. I especially enjoy working with non-profit leaders to synthesize their ideas and visions into written words and develop grant ready content to establish more sustainable internal operations and, in turn, secure more funding.

 

Environmental Science and Education Consultant; Chair of the OSU-Extension Research, Evaluation and Assessment Resource Group; Council member of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Program

Hello, I'm Sarah. I am currently enrolled in the Project Dragonfly Master's Program through Miami University of Ohio. 
The focus of my studies is on informal learning and the representation and engagement of biodiversity conservation. Through Project Dragonfly I have had many unique experiences with community-based conservation and have engaged in two Earth Expeditions. The first was to Baja California and the second was to the Western Ghats of India. Both are sites for UNESCO World Heritage for Culture and Ecology. Being able to take part in this program has allowed me to grow as a conservationist and educator. 

Sarada has a Masters in Ecology, and has worked in environmental consulting as well as environmental education.  She has worked in organizations such as Chicago Botanic Garden, Three Rivers Park District, Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and Communitopia, where she developed and taught hands-on programs for all ages and helped design interactive exhibits and spaces.  She is passionate about increasing access to nature for everyone, especially for young people. She is a 2023 CEE-Change Fellow.