Jerry’s involvement in education began in 1972 as a 7th-grade life science teacher in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. He never got out of 7th grade, teaching life science for 35 years. After retiring in 2007 Jerry continued his passion for…
Karen spent a great deal of her childhood exploring the outdoors with a keen sense of wonder. She now considers it part of her purpose to share this Nature Connection with others. After varied roles as a classroom teacher, curriculum…
Linda is a retired teacher that taught first grade for 43 years. She loves the curiosity of young learners. Taking students outdoors for academic lessons is always a win-win situation. She has two grown married children and is am the…
For 30 years Jill was an elementary teacher in Benson and Prior Lake, MN. In Prior Lake, she was a Junior Naturalist leader for several years, and for ten years attended Wolf Ridge ELC with her 5th graders. In retirement,…
Kandy, a STEM education professor, curriculum & instruction specialist, community volunteer, and author, grew up with a passion for the outdoors in her home state of Florida. She and her brother spent hours exploring and enjoying the natural world all…