Meet the Team

As the K-12 Learning Coordinator, I develop and deliver transformational training for educators that supports them in connecting students to nature, strengthens their skills in using participatory (citizen) science, and increases their comfort in guiding students in inquiry investigations. I…

Phil Kahler has a passion for the outdoors and actively engages his students at Opportunity Program (Walla Walla, WA) in all things birds. With over 28 years as an educator, Phil is an integral part of the Advisory board. Phil…

Meet Lilly.

Kadijat is currently a fourth-year Environmental Engineer, minoring in Law and Society, who strives to educate people on the importance of science and encourage them to engage in participatory science. The K-12 team offers exactly this allowing her to learn more about…

Jennifer Fee is the Manager of K-12 Programs. Find out more about Jen.

Jeff Manker believes birders can save the world. He spent 32 years as a classroom educator where he helped students discover a passion for ornithology and the world of nature. Jeff developed a year long high school ornithology course, one…

I joined the K-12 team because I am passionate about teaching science and getting kids excited about the outdoors and about learning. I’m an Animal Science major in the College of Agriculture and Life Science studying on the pre-veterinary medicine…

Barbara has spent over 40 years as an educators in various capacities. Currently, Barbara teaches a field ornithology class to first-fourth grade students at Brecker School in Minneapolis. The K-12 team had the privilege of spending a full year with…

Alexa Maille is the New York State 4-H Youth Development STEM Specialist at Cornell University’s Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research. Alexa aims to help youth and adults grow curiosity and thrive through experiences that weave together STEM learning, positive youth development,…