The Place-Based Education Conference is a great place to engage with place-based education experts and practitioners from across the country around building strong, transformative communities! If you have a promo code, please be sure to hit the APPLY button after entering it. Note the ADDITIONAL FEE ITEMS: Immersion Experiences, printed program.
When
Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 9:00 AM EST-to-
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 5:00 PM EST
Where
Riverfront Banquet Ctr | Univ. of Michigan - Flint1 Riverfront Plaza
Flint, MI 48502
Driving Directions
Contact
Jan Sneddon, Conference OrganizerGreat Lakes Stewardship Initiative
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org
Look who else is already registered!
| Interlochen Academy Interlochen Arts Academy , Science Teacher |
| Bill Albrecht academy of the americas high school , science teacher |
| Zahraa Aljebori Detroit Zoological Society , Detroit Zoological Society |
| Joanna Allerhand Grand Valley State University - Groundswell , Assistant Director |
| Gregory Allington Zilwaukee School , Special Education Teacher |
| Almaha Alruwaili The University of Toledo , Master Student |
| Laura Amatulli East Hills Middle School , Media specialist |
| Kariann Anderson Huron-Clinton Metroparks , Interpretive Naturalist |
| Logan Applebee EcoWorks - Youth Energy Squad , AmeriCorps Green School Coordinator |
| Michele Arquette-Palermo Cranbrook Institute of Science , Cranbrook Institute of Science |
| Nathan Ayers We Are The Forest , Executive Director |
| Caroline Baillie University San Diego , Professor |
| Molly Ames Baker Toponexus , Founder & Facilitator |
| Pam Baker Journeous , Journeous |
| Dezimond Ballinger Communication and Media Arts High , Teacher |
| Christina Barkel Interlochen Center for the Arts , Sustainability Gardener |
| M'Lis Bartlett University of Michigan , Faculty |
| Lakesha Barton Skyline High School , Teacher |
| Renee Bayer CREATE for STEM Institute, Michigan State Universi , Associate Director for Engagement |
| Morgan Beeler Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy , Graduate Student Assistant |
| Bizzy Berg Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant , Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Assistant |
| Lily Boardman Burn's Park Elementary , Student |
| Claire Bode Groundswell, Grand Valley State University , Project Specialist |
| Eileen Boekestein GVMC -Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds , Environmental Education Coordinator |
| Rashell Bowerman Michigan Department of Education , Education Consultant |
| Ellen Brody NOAA , Regional Coordinator |
| Shannon Bucasas Waianae High School , Teacher |
| Jessica Buckner Teach with Science , Content Curator |
| Megan Burkhart John Ball Zoo , Lead Education Instructor |
| Erin Cassady Friends of the Rouge , Rouge Education Project Program Manager |
| Joan Chadde Lake superior stewardship initiative , Advisory board |
| Kathy Chambliss NorthBay Education Inc. , Teacher Professional Development Coordinator |
| Julie Champion Huron-Clinton Metroparks , Huron-Clinton Metroparks |
| Donacal Clemons Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Carlie Coblentz URBAN ACT Academy , Teacher |
| Lisa Condran Port Townsend School District , Principal, Salish Coast Elementary |
| Leslie Cook Teton Science Schools , Director of Teacher Learning Center |
| Courtney Cromley Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds , Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds |
| Fiona Cuneo Burns Park , Student |
| Elizabeth Cunningham University of Michigan-Flint , Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education |
| Kevin Czajkowski University of Toledo , University of Toledo |
| Tracy D'Augustino Michigan State University Extension , Extension Educator |
| Alexandria Davis Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Chey Davis Delta College , Associate Professor |
| Amy Demarest Our Curriculum Matters , Educator |
| Tara DenHerder Traverse City Public Schools West Middle School , Teacher |
| Abigail Diaz Wisconsin Maritime Museum , Director of Education |
| Abigail Diaz Wisconsin Sea Grant , Fisheries Specialist |
| Jenny Doezema Kalamazoo Nature Center , VP of Learning and Engagement |
| Andrea Dudley Groundswell , Consultant |
| Misty Dunne Grand Canyon University , University Development Counselor |
| Linda Easley Siena Heights University , Professor of Anthropology |
| Jenfier Edwards Ronald Brown Academy , STEM Teacher |
| Nigora Erkaeva SEMIS , Postdoc |
| Rachel Faccio Clear Lake Education Center , Program Specialist |
| Terra Faraon University of Hawaii: PALS/PLACES , Program Coordinator |
| Rachel Feerick Riveredge Nature Center , Scientist in Residence |
| Ryan Feldbrugge Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve , Education Specialist |
| Emily Finnell Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy , Great Lakes Senior Advisor and Strategist |
| Laura Florence Michigan Sea Grant , Curriculum Consultant |
| Nakkia Foreman Communication and Media Arts High School , Student |
| Katie Frank Lawndale High School , English Teacher |
| Jaime Frungillo NOAA , Grants Program Specialist |
| Kay Fukuda University of Hawaii , Specialist |
| Miriam Furlan Brighente Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition , Research Doctoral Fellow |
| Erin Gallay University of Wisconsin-Madison , Research Specialist |
| Meaghan Gass Michigan State University Extension, MI Sea Grant , Michigan State University Extension, MI Sea Grant |
| Kristin Gedeon Washtenaw Technical Middle College , English Instructor |
| Amanda Gilbert Defiance College , University of Toledo |
| Emily Gillain Teach With Science , Founder |
| Philip Girard The Greenspire School , Teacher |
| Mark Gleason, PhD Grand Valley State University , Assistant Professor |
| Emily Gochis Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative/ MiSTEM Netwo , Copper Country ISD |
| Julie Goldsworthy Public Schools of CLK , Teacher |
| Eliza Guan InterIm Community Development Association , Community Organizer Coordinator |
| Martha Hale Huron , Science Teacher |
| Destiny Hall Ypsilanti Community high school , Student |
| Mary Hall Utica Zoo , Conservation Center Manager |
| Terri Hallesy IL-IN Sea Grant , Education Coordinator |
| Sarah Halson SEMIS , Field Coach |
| Lena Hammerman n/a , n/a |
| Corey Hansen The Greenspire School , Teacher |
| Noreen Heikes Vicksburg High School and Kalamazoo RESA , Teacher |
| Jeremiah Henderson Communication and Media Arts High , Student |
| Darrell Hendrickson Washington Middle School , Partner Teacher |
| Brian Henrickson Two Rivers Public School District , Educator |
| Melissa Hernandez Chicago Public Schools , Project Coordinator |
| Gerald Herron Communication and Media Arts High , Student |
| Phyllis Higman Michigan Natural Features Inventory , Senior Conservation Scientist, Botanist |
| Greg Hitzroth Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant , Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist |
| Jack Hobbs Nanakuli High and Intermediate , student |
| Ruth Anne Hodges Michigan Department of Education , Manager |
| Darlene Holliday Eastern Michigan University , Doctoral Fellow |
| Daria Hyde Michigan Natural Features Inventory , Conservation Scientist and Educator |
| Cheryl Jacisin Luther L. Wright Ironwood K-12 , Partner Teacher |
| Erica Johnson Muskegon Area ISD , Place-Based Education Specialist |
| Erin Johnson CLK Elementary , teacher |
| Joy Johnson U-M CEDER , Graduate Student Research Assistant |
| Yma Johnson SEMIS Coalition , Grant Writer |
| Jessica Johnsrud Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve , Assistant Director/Education Coordinator |
| Arzell Jones DPSCD , Teacher/Go Green Coordinator |
| Tammy Jones PALS/PLACES , Project Coordinator |
| Mary Jordan McMaster Allen Park High School , Chemistry Teacher |
| Karyn Juntunen Copper Country ISD , Lead Teacher |
| Aminata Kaba Ypsilanti Community High School , Student |
| Fatoumata Kaba, Ypsilanti Community High School , Student |
| Richard Kagle U of M - Flint , Grad Student |
| John Kern The Mill at Vicksburg , Community Outreach and Education Coordinator |
| Keem King ECOWORKS/ YES , Green Schools Coordinator |
| Melissa Kjelvik Superior Rivers Watershed Association , Education Mentor |
| Jeanette Klein Alcona Community Schools , Behavior Interventionist/Spe.Ed. Coordinator |
| Mimi Klotz Clear Lake Education Center , Director |
| Maybritt Knura University of Greifswald , research assistant and doctoral candidate |
| Veronica Konglim EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY , STUDENT |
| Emily Kotz Community Sustainability , Graduate Student |
| Jessica Krueger Ypsilanti Community Schools , Math Teacher |
| Ashman Kyle Waianae High School , Student |
| Kalaeonauhanehemolele Lagasca-Abad Waianae High School , Student |
| Matthew Laho Washington Middle School , Teacher |
| Sarah Lann Los Angeles Conservancy , Los Angeles Conservancy |
| Claire Lannoye-Hall Detroit Zoological Society , Detroit Zoological Society |
| Anastasia LaRoy Three Rivers Middle School , Three Rivers Middle School |
| Yu Man Lee Michigan Natural Features Inventory , Conservation Scientist |
| Samantha Lichtenwald Bay Arenac Community High School , Science Teacher |
| Mandy Liddle St. Lorenz Lutheran School , Environmental Education Director |
| Gabrielle Likavec Michigan Geographic Alliance , Michigan Geographic Alliance Coordinator |
| Juliana Lisuk Inland Seas Education Association , Volunteer Coordinator |
| Timothy Lorek University of Michigan , Community Outreach Coordinator |
| Ethan Lowenstein SEMIS Coalition/EMU , Director |
| Amy Machiela CLK SCHOOLS/WMS , Partner Teacher |
| Amanda Maher Eastern Michigan University , Lecturer |
| Tracey Marchyok Honey Creek Community School , Teacher |
| Julie Markiewicz Michigan State University , Graduate student |
| Marlis Martin Communication and Media Arts High , Teacher |
| Marti Martz Pennsylvania Sea Grant , Senior Coastal Outreach Specialist |
| Mike Mathis MSU Extension Tollgate Farm and Education Center , MSU Tollgate Director |
| Amy Mayer Burns Park Elementary School , Student |
| Jonathan Mayers Ypsilanti STEMM Middle College , Manufacturing Teacher |
| R Sherman McCathern Urban Renaissance Center , Executive Director |
| Jessica McCloskey University of Michigan Flint , Student |
| Matthew McCullough Schoolcraft Community Schools , Schoolcraft Community Schools |
| Tara McKnight RSSAA , RSSAA |
| Dorothy McLeer University of Michigan-Dearborn EIC , Program Coordinator |
| Jeff McNeal Michigan Department of Education , Education Consultant |
| Amy Meeker-Taylor Friends of the St. Clair River , Envrionmental Educator |
| Abigail Mendez Eastern Michigan University , Organization Chair |
| Amanda Milewski University of Michigan , University of Michigan |
| Leyna Miller Mid Michigan MI STEM , Community and Business Liaison |
| Autumn Mitchell Flint River Watershed Coalition , Education Program Manager |
| Scot Morrison ACCE , Teacher |
| Joseph Morsaw Niles Community Schools , Science/Mathematics Teacher |
| Josh Musicant EcoWorks - Youth Energy Squad , STEM and Career Development Coordinator |
| Aileen Myer Bloomfield Hills , Bloomfield Hills |
| Chelsea Nester Grand Traverse Stewardship Initiative , Grand Traverse Stewardship Initiative Coordinator |
| Mary Ellen Newport Interlochen Arts Academy , Division Director and Teacher |
| Rebecca Nielsen Nielsen Education Consulting, Education Consultant , Education Consultant |
| Jordan Norberg Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Meg North CLK Schools - Horizons , Lead Teacher |
| Junichi Ohmae ECOPLUS , Executive Director |
| Tracy Ortiz Clippert Multicultural Honors Academy , Science Teacher |
| Samantha Ozik Chicagp Public Schools , Project Coordinator |
| David Palmer Workforce Intelligence Network , Senior Director |
| Jamie Parslow Paul Smiths College , Environmental Education & Outreach Coordinator |
| Angela Patel InterIm Community Development Association , Garden Program Coordinator |
| Clayton Pelon Grand Valley State University , Director |
| Luran Peng Kinawa 5-6 School , Student |
| Laura Percival MiSTEM Network , Region 12 Director |
| Brenda Perry Kent Innovation High , Kent Innovation High |
| Nate Phipps University of Michigan Center for Education Design , Managing Director |
| Jen Plants University of Wisconsin-Madison , Faculty Associate |
| David Pruden Kinawa School , Teacher |
| Julia Putnam The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Principal |
| Ayesha Qazi Chicago Public Schools , AP Environmental Science & Honors Biology Teacher |
| Betsy Quail Evanston/Skokie School District 65 (Illinois) , Conservation Educator |
| Rachel Ratliff Inland Seas Education Association , Great Lakes Educator |
| Laura Reeves Two Rivers Public School District , Educator |
| Jori Reigle University of Michigan-Flint , Lecturer II |
| Bronwen Rice NOAA , Program Coordinator |
| Jane Rice Michigan State University , Science Educator |
| Pam Roll Clear Lake Education Center , Assistant Director |
| Mary Ronan Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve , Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve |
| JaShawna Rooks Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Rachel Rosner Natural Wonder Evanston , Founder |
| Lily Rotta Kinawa 5-6 School , Student |
| Sarah Rubenstein Port Townsend School District , Project Director |
| Maryam Salem Chicago Public Schools , Project Coordinator |
| Grace Scarsella Earth Force , Senior Program Manager |
| Melissa Schneiderhan CLK Elementary , Classroom Teacher |
| Davis Aerospace Technical School DAVIS AEROSPACE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL , teacher |
| Waianae School Waianae High School , Teacher |
| Waianae School Waianae High School , Student |
| Waianae School Waianae High School , Student |
| Megan Schrauben Michigan Department of Education , Executive Director |
| Brandon Schroeder Michigan Sea Grant / Michigan State Univ. Ext. , Sea Grant Extension Educator |
| Simon Schroeder Burns Park Elementary School PTO , Burns Park Elementary School Student 5th grade |
| Ellen Schultz Fairmount Water Works , Director of Strategic Partnerships |
| Meag Schwartz NE Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative , Network Coordinator |
| Philip Schwedler Freeland Middle School , Freeland Middle School |
| Kim Scribner Michigan State University , Professor |
| Chad Segrist FDA/DPSCD , Academy Lead |
| Justin Selden Michigan State University Extension - Macomb Count , Educator |
| BIll Semrau VBISD Technology Center , Integrated Applied Math & Science Teacher |
| Lea Sevigny Forest Hills Central Middle School , Teacher |
| Neha Shah Ann Arbor Public Schools - Burns Park Elementary , Teacher |
| Kim Sherwin Huron Clinton Metroparks , Park Interpreter |
| Paula Sizemore Ypsilanti Community High School/AC Tech , Science Department Head/Science Teacher |
| Gregory Smith GLSI , Board Member |
| Joshua Smith Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood , Ruth Mott Foundation/Applewood |
| Sandra Smith Nichols School , Educator |
| Amie Snapke Ann Arbor Public Schools: Forsythe Middle School , Science Teacher |
| Alika Spahn Naihe Nanakuli High School , teacher |
| Marly Spieser-Schneider SEMIS , Farm Partner |
| Ella Stanley The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Teacher |
| Kaitlynn Steketee Bowers School Farm , Camp Coordinator |
| Kimberly Stevenson Davis Aerospace Technical High School , Davis Aerospace Technical High School |
| Deborah Stewart Anderson Instructional Design & Educational Services , Educational Consultant |
| Darin Stockdill U-M CEDER , Design Coordinator |
| Steve Styers Martin Family Initiative , Director of Leadership and Community Action |
| Jennifer Suriano University of Virginia , post doc |
| Kristin Svoke Calumet Public Schools Washington Middle School , 7th Grade Teacher |
| Aisha Tahir Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Takako Takano Waseda University , Professor |
| Clare Tallon Ruen Evanston/Skokie School District 65 (Illinois) , Pipes and Precipitation Educator |
| Ben Talsma Van Andel Education Institute , Learning Solutions Specialist |
| Amy Traynor Anthony Acres Charter School , Lead Teacher |
| Sally Triant GRPS / Grow Wise Learning , Founder |
| Erin Turri Acton Academy Ann Arbor , Director |
| Sophia Turri Acton Academy Ann Arbor , student |
| Vivienne Turri Acton Academy Ann Arbor , student |
| Emily Umbarger Interlochen Center for the Arts , Sustainability Manager |
| Thea Van Goor WMEAC , environmental education director |
| Ryan Vance Chicago Park District , Program Specialist |
| Jessica E Vander Ark Groundswell Stewardship Initiative / GVSU , Groundswell Manager |
| Aayush Veerabhadran Burns Park , student |
| Jeffrey Vierra Nanakuli High & Intermediate School , Teacher |
| Abigail Volpenhein URBAN ACT Academy , Teacher |
| Kelly Vorron Manitowoc Public School District , School Forest Coordinator |
| Jillian Votava Inland Seas Education Association , Great Lakes Educator |
| Sarah Waters NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary , Education Coordinator |
| Hanna Watters Eastern Michigan University, SEMIS Coalition , Student |
| John Weiss Neutral Zone , Director of Strategic Initiatives |
| Bryan Wertz Ovid-Elsie Middle School , Science Teacher |
| Lloyd Wescoat Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative , Leadership Team project mentor |
| Rachael Wilkerson Alcona Community Schools , Elementary Teacher |
| Lisa Wininger Plainwell Community Schools , Teacher |
| Jennifer Wisdom-Behounek self employed , physician |
| Erica Wisniewski Erie's Public Schools , Secondary Science teacher |
| Emily Zdyrko Washtenaw Technical Middle College , English Teacher |
| Julia Zhang Bruns Park elementary school , student |
| Emily Zonder Bowers School Farm , Instructional Farm Guide |