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Researching place-based education and its intersections with early literacy. Supporting public schools in getting kids outside. PhD Candidate at the University of Minnesota.

I'm a current master's student at Louisiana State University studying the perceptions of informal environmental educators regarding state environmental education standards. I hope to combine my wildlife biology background with my MS in Agricultural Education to become an environmental educator.

Karyl Askew is dedicated to developing the next generation of multicultural scientists and scientific thinkers. She is an educational psychologist and program evaluator who applies a culturally responsive equitable approach to promote inclusion and equitable outcomes in mission-driven STEM organizations. Her goal in every exchange is to enhance the capacity of program stakeholders to invite multicultural perspectives into program development and evaluation by honoring the dignity and value of each contributing voice. Since 2005, Karyl has worked alongside program developers and community stakeholders to lead research and evaluation studies. Overall, her body of work has concentrated on the forward-thinking initiatives intended to broaden access for populations that have been historically marginalized or underserved in STEM education and career pathways. Dr. Askew has co-authored peer-reviewed publications focused on gender differences in educational outcomes and multicultural perspectives in program evaluation, along with reports that aid STEM leaders to integrate findings into policy and practice.

Karyl Askew, Ph.D.
Owner & Principal Consultant
Karyl Askew Consulting, LLC

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Aleksa Nitsis is a Guest on Turtle Island and the Program Manager for Natural Curiosity. Natural Curiosity is a nonprofit organization that supports environmental educators across Turtle Island, housed at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, OISE-University of Toronto.

I am currently working full time at the University of Waterloo Climate Institute as a training program specialist. My work involves supporting the integration of climate change education into UW programs, coordinating climate change education outreach and developing a lifelong learning program in climate science and solutions for professionals. I also do some freelance consulting specializing in sustainability and climate change education. Most of my work is in Canada, where I currently live, and the Seychelles Islands (my other home). I am passionate about finding ways to engage teachers (working with all levels of formal education), students and the community in climate learning and action

Gina LaMotte is passionate about transforming our nation's K-12 schools into centers for climate resilience. In 2008, Gina founded EcoRise, a nonprofit serving over 2,800 schools whose mission is to mobilize a new generation of leaders to design healthy, just, and thriving communities for all.

(She/Her) Young professional with a background in environmental communication, education and campaigns.

Biography: Dr. Tami Shelley is an assistant professor in the College of Education, Auburn University at Montgomery. Her research interests include pre-service teacher preparation, mentorship, and early childhood development.