Holly McKenzie
Outstanding Educator
As a consulting forester who usually works with landowners, Holly recognizes the importance of environmental education for people of all ages and backgrounds. She has …
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Holly McKenzie
Jason Vlcan
Outstanding Educator
Jason Vlcan is Visitor Information Specialist at the National Historic Trails Interpretative Center in Casper, Wyoming. Jason has a keen interest in natural history and …
Michele Korb
Outstanding Educator
Dr. Michele A. Korb is an associate professor and science educator in the College of Education and Allied Studies at California State University-East Bay. Michele …
Michelle Buck
Outstanding Educator
Michelle Buck is an Interpretive Guide at Mauna Kea Visitor Center and works at the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy in Captain Cook, Hawaii Michelle …
Jennifer Beach
Outstanding Educator
Jennifer Beach is a children’s programmer at the Kenton County Public Library. Jennifer is a Certified Professional Environmental Educator who facilitates training in PLT for …
Susan Linscott
Outstanding Educator
Susan Linscott, High School Science Teacher at Lee Academy Susan believes in the practice of place-based, community-based, and inquiry-based learning. She provides her students with …
Julie Gee
Outstanding Educator
Julie Gee, naturalist for Ohio State Parks Julie has exemplified leadership in education throughout her career. As a naturalist for the Ohio State Parks, she …
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Kathleen Ogilvy
Kathleen Ogilvy, area forester with the Virginia Department of Forestry Kathleen became a trained PLT facilitator in 2008. Over the past decade, she has taken …
10 Books About Trees for Elementary Students
These stories will not only help students learn about trees, but more importantly, appreciate their significance and value. These books can help start a conversation about our relationship with nature, conservation, and life cycles.
Summer Institutes for Teachers
This in-depth professional development includes critical thinking, lesson planning, time outdoors, and lots of resources to incorporate teaching about forests and forestry into your classroom.