Annie Oxarart, Environmental Education Program Coordinator, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Annie Oxarart works with students and teachers at all levels to support environmental education. She led Florida’s GreenSchools pilot testing program. She currently coordinates a unique multi-state project called PINEMAP, which integrates research, extension, and education to work with landowners in the Southeast. Her role included development of the new PLT secondary module Southeastern Forests and Climate Change. She also provides support to the Florida PLT program as a facilitator and volunteer.
“Annie is a dynamic educator. I learn from her every time we conduct a workshop or do a project together…To this day, I continue to bounce off ideas and brainstorm with her about the PLT program.”
– Nancy Peterson, Florida PLT State Coordinator
Annie was named National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree in 2015.