People

Hi there! I am the Program Manager for Kaleidoscope Child Care on beautiful Orcas Island. You can learn more about us at www.ourkaleidoscopekids.com. We look forward to working with you!

Stacie joined the NAAEE team in April 2020. She has worked in or alongside the education field for over two decades and in communications for more than 15 years. She started her career teaching at a public charter high school in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining NAAEE, she managed communications for Annenberg Learner, a leading national nonprofit that connects K–12 and college educators with classroom content and professional development to support and strengthen their practice. She holds an M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies from American University, and a B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics and Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also completed a Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, she has been committed to bringing exceptional educational opportunities to underserved areas and educating to promote civic engagement.

I have been working for Pennsylvania 4-H since 2016. I currently am the 4-H Educator for Forest and Warren Counties. I graduated from Penn State DuBois in 2017 with an Associate in Wildlife Technology and Penn State University Park in 2019 with a Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences with a minor in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. In 2023, I finished my Masters in Agriculture Extension and Education. I currently sit on the State Environmental Science Team for PA 4-H and am the coach for the PA 4-H Team that attends National 4-H WHEP.

Preston Slaughter is the founder and Executive Director of L.O.C.A.L. Adventures, a Richmond, VA-based nonprofit empowering youth through mindfulness, outdoor adventure, and creative expression. With a background in experiential education, yoga, and wilderness leadership, she designs programs that help young people explore their inner and outer landscapes. Her work connects youth with the James River through paddling, environmental education, and hands-on experiences that build curiosity, confidence, and a deeper connection to nature.

Vladimir Krivitsky is an independent photographer and author based in Israel. For over 20 years, he has been building a unique photographic archive of organic fruits and vegetables with non-standard, expressive natural shapes. His work focuses on leveraging nature’s own designs to inspire curiosity, observation, and imaginative thinking in children, offering a meaningful visual alternative to digital screens.

Dr. Medina is an independent consultant specializing in environmental education. His areas of proficiency include program design, project management, proposal writing and review, professional development, cultural competency and inclusiveness, strategic planning, and facilitation. Dr. Medina has worked extensively at both the national and international levels. Until 2014 he was Project Manager of the Cornell University-led Expanding Capacity in Environmental Education (EECapacity) Project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Education. Between 1995 and 2011, he managed the National Environmental Education Training Program (EETAP). He now designs and facilitates professional development environmental education courses and workshops. Dr. Medina serves on the NAAEE, ee360+, and GEEP Advisory Councils. He also serves on the Board of Environmental Education and Conservation Global.

I enjoy creating and facilitating educational experiences for kids.  I design camps, activities, and lessons that help younger audiences learn about wildlife conservation.  I also enjoy learning myself.  I am always seeking professional development to enhance my knowledge.  

I am a children's book author in the process of publishing my second picture book. It will be published early in 2027.

AppaLatina from the mountains of NC. 

New to EE as a professional but have been a student of nature since I was young.