Education

M. Ed Curriculum and Instruction for Science Education. 
(3.9) U Washington, Seattle. 2010

B.A. Geography, Minor in Global Studies 
(3.4) UC-Santa Barbara. 2004

Graduate Residency. Education, Environment, and Community.
(3.9) IslandWood. 2009

Semester At Sea. Institute for Shipboard Education. 
U Pittsburgh. 2002
Professional Development

2014 Site visit to US science base at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

2013 The Funding Exchange. Grant-Writing Intensive. 
Fairbanks, AK

2012 Polar Educators Workshop & IPY Science Meeting. 
Attendee and Presenter
Montreal, Canada

2011-13 Cyber-Interdisciplinary Science Education Series.
Earth, Life, and Physical Science in the Polar Regions
Attendee and Teaching Assistant
Fairbanks, AK

2010 Polar Teachers Workshop & IPY Science Meeting. 
Oslo, Norway
Experience

Education Project Manager - 2011 to 2016
Arctic Research Consortium of the United States 
Fairbanks, AK

Develop and implement international polar science education campaigns through teacher professional development and student opportunities, which requires:
  • recruitment, selection, and supervision of 12-15 teacher cohort; providing each with pedagogical, technical, and organizational training for 1-3 years
  • website development and technical communication skills
  • excellent project planning, prioritization, and management on various timescales
  • assistance and oversight of program activities within the nonprofit budget
  • pursuing and securing new avenues for project funding

Lead Science Educator - 2008 to 2011
Murie Science and Learning Center
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
  • Front and Back country education leader
  • Developed innovative science and exploration programming for adults and youth
  • Assisted in training staff on park science and climate change, communications, and coordination

Independent Contractor - 2010 & 2011
National Park Service
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK
  • Two contracts to plan and design climate change education for Junior Ranger books
  • Independent work adapting to project scope and goal with complex timeframes

Science Educator & Naturalist - 2002-2011
Various Institutions
Alaska, Washington, Colorado, California