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In the popular puzzle game Block Blast , players must carefully put pieces to clear lines and arrange blocks in a grid. The game is easy to learn, fun, and increasingly challenging.

I am currently a preschool teacher and director at Trinity Lutheran in Fergus Falls, MN. I am working on earning a nature based early learning certification to incorporate more about nature and more outdoor time in our daily programming. I would like to be able to share with young children and their family the love of nature that I have and give them the tools to love and care for the earth that God has given to us.

As an Interpretive Naturalist and Environmental Educator I have experience developing and implementing innovative educational programs and interpretive activities that foster a deeper understanding of environmental issues, promote sustainable behaviors, and cultivate a sense of responsibility towards the natural world. With 15 years of experience in education, Master’s degrees in Education, Arts Therapy and Theatre, and a passion for community science projects, I work with non-profit partners and our local community to ensure everyone has the opportunity to discover, understand and enjoy our natural spaces.

I am a California Naturalist, Nevada Naturalist, UC Climate Steward, certified Environmental Educator with the NAAEE, Xerces Society Ambassador, Pollinator Steward, Drama Therapist and NAI certified interpretive guide. I also create conservation art to share the stories of different animals, their habitat, the role they play in their ecosystems and what we actions we can take to protect them.

Chloe is a young professional passionate about empowering young people through environmental education.

I am a horticulturist with a position at the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.

Kate currently develops and teaches environmental education programs at her local Boys & Girls Club. She has worked in environmental policy and management and has written on environmental and energy topics. She holds a BS degree in International Business and French from Penn State University, and an MS in Public Policy Analysis from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. She taught middle school math and science with the US Peace Corps in Botswana. 

Drew is an organizational and logistics specialist. He has expertise in creating and implementing systems to ensure program success and federal regulation compliance, including budget management, reporting, and program activity coordination. Drew started working for NAAEE in 2012. Prior to that, he worked for ChemStewards, an environmental, health, and safety program, and as a Sustainability Assistant for the City of Sioux Falls in South Dakota, focusing on data management as well as community engagement. He has a bachelor's degree in Political Science, with a minor in biology, from the University of South Dakota.