Planned and presented educational programs for students at all levelsSome highlights:-Created and presented wilderness survival programs, aligned with state standards and focused toward 5th -8th classes reading Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain-Co-directed an Indiana Master Naturalist course, an eleven week adult education course for aspiring naturalists-Worked with South Bend’s New Tech High School to involve students in a hands-on resource management project-Created the award-winning* WildWoods Nature Show Camp for 13&14 year-olds (*2008 Indiana Parks and Recreation Association’s Outdoor Awareness Award)-Managed curriculum, registration, budget and staff for an outdoor ed. day camp -Promoted the park in a wide variety of media, including: Online: On our the park website, Flickr, and Facebook In print: In news releases, flyers, brochures, and newsletters On television: On local news stations as a guest expert, and as a regular guest on episodes of the PBS show “Outdoor Elements”-Hired and supervised seasonal employees-Oversaw nature center operations during an extended absence of the director-Conducted resource management projects, such as removal of invasive species

Planned and presented natural and cultural history presentations Developed educational programs to support Indiana academic standardsMaintained and constructed nature center exhibitsSupervised volunteers for resource management projectsOversaw nature center operations in the absence of the chief naturalist

Planned and presented educational programs for a variety of audiences Developed a policies and procedures manual for new employeesManaged curriculum, registration, budget and staff for summer day camp Ran a monthly class for students from the Juvenile Justice Center