develops and conducts environmental education programs, assists with special eventsperforms day-to-day operational tasksAssists in research, design and maintenance of educational exhibits for the Nature CenterLeads outreach educational programming

-Develop curriculum and themed programs that are appropriate for all age groups -Assist with the management of the KCFPD education annual budget-Supervise and train part-time education instructors in curricular program goals and objectives -Inform participants in all District Safety rules and policies-Implement marketing strategies that include social media, flyers and brochures -Source supplies for all curriculum programming and animals needs -Manage Animal care for nature center living exhibits-Oversee the nature center's exhibit maintenance, and purchases -Lead public programs for all ages-Teach environmental education and Native American history programs regional schools-Evaluate, update and write STEM based educational programming

-Guide visitors of all ages on farm tours-Facilitated Farm Classes based on agricultural history, science and sustainability -Created and Facilitated child-Adult educational classes on culinary topics that include cooking from the field to foraging for wild edibles in the woods-Taught pre-school through adult age agricultural programming -Taught pre-school through adult programming

"Mooseheart is a private residential community and school that serves children who are in need of an alternative living environment for a wide variety of reasons. Living in single-family homes on a 1,000-acre campus, children are cared for by highly trained Family Teachers who work with them toward the mastery of social/independent living skills. Those successfully graduating high school from the program have an opportunity to earn scholarship monies to the college or university of their choice. " Mooseheart strives to provide its residents with a caring community, a nurturing and encouraging home, a solid education, and an opportunity to reach their full potential free from the stressors that limited their opportunities prior to their arrival. The Mooseheart motto is "Enter to learn, leave to serve."-Supervises Farm personnel daily for farm and grounds tasks-Delegates work orders to staff for completion-Advises in farmland usage in coordination with tenant farmer-Maintains farm operations and livestock-Assists with Parks and Grounds Crew as needed -Organizes and assists with community garden project

"Our mission is to operate, promote, and demonstrate the use of organic agriculture as a vehicle for job training, employment, and community development."-Supervised and taught Chicago residents who have barriers to employment in a job training program that aims to foster job readiness and transferable skills -Managed a wide range of administrative and agricultural tasks for the benefit of this nonprofit organization -Utilized organic agriculture practices as a vehicle for job training, employment and community development-Educated residents on various farm skills and tasks including proper use of farm tools, plant identification, as well as planting, harvesting technique & culinary uses-Agricultural Tasks Included: Seedling Care, Field Preparations, Irrigation Management, Planting, Harvesting, Processing harvest, Managing farm stand, record keeping, making deliveries, customer care and information gathering

-Designed, developed, and executed menus, quality control, and seasonal entrees-Plannned and arranged dinners, luncheons, and receptions for up to 70 people -Prepared menu items for lunch and dinner-Food sourced ingredients from the field, woods and retail suppliers -Budgeted and managed the purchasing of equipment and supplies for kitchen

-Taught environmental curricula to underprivileged youth from the Rockford Schools-Assisted with updating and developing curriculum for the center-Wilderness First Responder Refreshed February 2009-2011

-Taught environmental science and cultural history curriculum to 4th-12th grade students in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. -Published articles for quarterly newsletter and bi-weekly electronic newsletter -Led adults and adolescents on multi-day back country camping trips -Implemented Leave No Trace standards during interpretive hikes and backpacking trips-Managerial responsibilities of First Aid Facilities including inventory and janitorial-Wilderness First Responder Certified – January 2007-2009 -Wrote and revised curriculum for award winning “Connecting Children and Nature: A Teacher’s Guide”-Provided Elderhostel groups with leadership and safety on an ongoing basis