Education
• Graduate Study in Elementary School Education, Cambridge College, Springfield, MA (1987-1988)
• Graduate Study in Botany, University of Maryland and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1977-1979)
• Secondary School Science Teacher Certification, Columbia Union College, Takoma Park, MD (1974)
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH (1972)
Teaching Experience
• Presenter of edible wild plant and mushroom programs at libraries and other venues throughout New England
• Founder and field walk leader, Pioneer Valley Mycological Society
• Instructor of piano and woodwinds at Community Music School of Springfield, Northampton Community Music School, Deerfield Academy, and Northampton Center for Children and Families
• Owner and operator of "Our House", a home daycare featuring nature exploration, the
arts, and creative play
• Leader of “Arts and Adventure” church youth group, Amherst, MA
• Science Teacher, Booker T. Washington Junior High School, Baltimore, MD
• Camp Counselor and Assistant Camp Director in several summer camps promoting awareness and appreciation of nature