People

Teaching at risk high school students how to succeed in an academic environment while enhancing their self-esteem, self-worth and connection to the community and wonderful world that surrounds them.

I develop educational programming that brings environmental monitoring programs to local communities. Science education allows me to embrace a role that combines making environmental education accessible and connecting educaiton to relevant ecological research efforts. I have had many different roles as before becoming an environmental educator including being a collections assistant for a natural history museum and a field assistant to ornithology researchers.

I am currently work for ODC Network as a nature-based preschool director at Dragonflies Discovery Preschool in Holland, MI. I have worked as a naturalist and early-childhood nature-based preschool teacher previously. I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education and love teaching children, staff, and families about the outdoors!

I serve Westgate Community School as the Environmental Education Coordinator. Westgate is a K-12 charter school that focuses on whole child education. EE lessons and service learning projects are incorporated weekly with support of on campus chickens, goats, barn cats, gardens, and bee hives.

I am an environmental educator with 10 years of experience in childhood development and elementary education. A former gym teacher, kindergarten science teacher, and instructional coach, Milan's broad array of experience helps inform her understanding of how to best serve our community.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit, accredited school dedicated to fostering awareness, enhancing respect, and promoting personal responsibility for the natural world through inspiring environmental education experiences.

I have a background in nonprofits, program development, and education. At Earth Force, I am the Chief Program Officer and work alongside our fantastic team of Program Managers to ensure quality program delivery, advancement of Environmental Action Civics, and strategic alignment with our mission. I am inspired by youth and adults working in partnership to take action on environmental issues. When not in the virtual office, you can find me digging in soil, connecting with my community, or adventuring and exploring.

Brandi Stewart is a Space Science Outreach Coordinator for the Earth to Sky Interagency Partnership. Brandi grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved out west to complete an M. Ed. in Environmental Education and Non-profit Leadership through the North Cascades Institute's residency program. Brandi brings a background in place-based engagement, training development, and program management, primarily through their work with the National Park Service. Prior to joining the Earth to Sky team in November 2024, Brandi worked for the National Park Service for almost 14 years, as an educator and interpreter at parks such as Mount Rainier, Devils Postpile, Death Valley, and Grand Canyon. 

The Student Conservation Association is the largest provider of hands-on
environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.