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Why Go Outside with Me?
I bring a unique combination of informal environmental education and early childhood teaching experience to my work with children and their families outside. Much of my work follows the 8 Shields philosophy, is inspired by Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature, and includes little tidbits that I've picked up here and there.
Most importantly, I love to play outdoors with kids. Whether you are coming to Among the Ferns for resources to support your budding naturalist at home or plan to take a class with me, we are going to have fun!
Emily's Educational and Professional Experience
Leadership and Professional Work
Professional Development Coordinator for Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools
Nature-based and Outdoor Education Specialist for Homestead School, Glen Spey, NY
Classroom Naturalist and School-Age Programs Co-Site Director for Live & Learn Early Learning Center
"Big Fish Little Fish" Naturalist for Seacoast Science Center
Science, Nature-Play, and Learning Professional Learning Community Facilitator for Four Winds Nature Institute
Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools Nature Based Teacher Certification Program Facilitator
Primary Education
B.S. Environmental Conservation and Sustainability - University of New Hampshire
Additional Education and Professional Development
Natural History for Early Childhood: Teaching in Winter! - Antioch University New England
Natural History for Early Childhood - Antioch University New England
Nature Based Leadership - Antioch University New England
Nature-Based Teacher Certification Levels I & II - Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools
Topics covered over 72 hours of coursework: Coyote Mentoring core routines, directional teaching, risk identification and assessment/hazard mitigation, emergent curriculum, mindfulness practices for children and adults, nature-based program management and development, natural history, and so much more.
Certifications
CPR/First Aid Certification Infant-Adult through American Red Cross
New Hampshire Early Childhood Teacher Credential Level II through Child Care Aware
Project WILD, Project WET, Project Growing Up Wild, and Project Learning Tree Certified
Honors and Recognition
Speaker and presenter at 2019 and 2020 Natural Start Alliance Conference
2018 TEDx Portsmouth Speaker - see the video below!