Angela Mcgregor Hedstrom Email & Phone Number

Portland, OR, US

Portland, Oregon Area

Developed "Classroom Connections" for this state-wide farm to school program for preK-12

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

• Led revision of program’s mission and vision; developed a 5 year strategic plan; significantly updated 5 year grant to secure $80,000 renewal of annual state funding
• Revised and expanded 3 mini-grant programs for teachers to support integration of agriculture and food systems with standards-based curriculum
• Coordinated statewide events, including Agricultural Literacy Week which reached more than 50,000 elementary students through 1,000+ volunteer readers across the state
• Planned and implemented professional development opportunities and resources for teachers, non-formal educators, and volunteers to support agricultural literacy efforts in elementary and middle schools

Ithaca, NY

• Developed and revised curricular resources and planning tools for educators to utilize the garden for teaching, learning, social-emotional development, parent and community involvement, and youth leadership development
• Co-developed a toolkit designed for military families and military-support professionals to implement community gardens on military installations
• Coordinated program communications including website, blog, and print materials

Dryden, NY

• Developed and implemented units of study and designed classroom learning areas based on emerging student interests and skills, Common Core, and Creative Curriculum
• Integrated math and literacy through seasonally-based science and social studies units
• Utilized formative and summative assessments to understand and document student learning and focus teaching
• Communicated regularly with parents and caregivers, including conferences and weekly newsletters

Burlington, VT

• Developed and taught integrated classroom units, field trip experiences, and after-school programs for K-5 students at the Sustainability Academy magnet school (formerly Barnes Elementary School) with a focus on.
• Coordinated campus ecology projects in an urban schoolyard including compost, school gardens, and wildlife habitats
• Facilitated community partnerships between local businesses, organizations, community members, and elementary school classrooms
• Coordinated school-wide community dinners: securing local food donations, preparing food with students, working with teachers to showcase student work, recruiting volunteers, and collaborating with partner organizations

Shelburne, VT

• Taught hands-on agricultural and environmental themed school field trips and summer camps for children pre-K to 5th grade
• Engaged in the larger farm community by milking, cheese making, animal care, and harvesting

Master Of Arts In Teaching (Mat), Early Childhood And Elementary Education

Oregon Initial Teaching License, Multiple Subjects Endorsement Early Childhood and Elementary Authorization Levels

Ba, Geography, Environmental And Resource Studies