Sustainability Coordinator and Marine Affairs Instructor and FFA Advisor

NY Harbor School

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I began my teaching career in 2012, specializing in social studies. I have an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a master's degree in Adolescent Education, with a concentration in Social Studies education. In addition, I hold a Career Technical Cert in Natural Resource Management based on my industry experience. Before teaching, I spent several seasons as a National Park Service ranger at three different parks, where I gained valuable experience in nature-based and conservation education. I left the NPS to teach for two years at New York Harbor School. After spending two years at Harbor School, I relocated to New Orleans to pursue my career in education. Eventually, I returned to Harbor School, where I helped create a cross-disciplinary program called Marine Affairs; with support from academic institutions and industry partners, I developed a hands-on curriculum focused on environmental science and sustainability. In this program, students explore emerging issues related to natural resources and work on solutions through advocacy. What I teach now wasn’t where I started, and I am always looking to grow professionally. I currently live in Brooklyn with my partner, Clara, and our cat, Samson, where I enjoy live music, creating composting systems, reducing waste through organic collection, gardening, and bicycling around the city. The people around me have deeply inspired me, and I am always eager to learn from others.