We look forward to connecting with you and other place-based education experts and practitioners from across the country and the globe in Grand Rapids in November! If using a promo code, be sure to hit the APPLY button after entering it. Note the ADDITIONAL FEE ITEMS: Printed program, Immersion Experiences.
When
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:00 AM EST-to-
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM EST
Where
Eberhard Ctr | Grand Valley State University301 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Driving Directions
Contact
Jan Sneddon, Conference OrganizerGreat Lakes Stewardship Initiative
317-616-8721
conference@greatlakesstewardship.org
Look who else is already registered!
| Roula Adonakis Bosch Community fund , Program Officer |
| Kathy Agee GVSU Regional Math and Science Center , STEM Program Coordinator |
| Zahraa Aljebori Detroit Zoological Society , Detroit Zoological Society |
| Aleksei Alward Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Sarah Anderson Simon Fraser University , Doctoral Student |
| Maria Angala Coolidge HS , ESOL Teacher |
| Sivan Bachar Grand Rapids Public Museum , Educator |
| Karen Bacula Northern Michigan University , Instructor |
| Darren Bagley Flint River Watershed Coalition , 4-H Youth Development Educator |
| Erika Bailey-Johnson Bemidji State University , Sustainability Director |
| Elijah Baker Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council , Education Manager |
| Lesley Baker St. John , Teacher |
| Tim Becker Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District , Education Program Specialist |
| Katie Bilby Grand Rapids Public Museum , Educator |
| Sean Blenkinsop Simon Fraser University , Professor |
| Melanie Block Ravenna High School , Agriscience Teacher |
| Anjela Bloom James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Community Arts Program Director |
| Beth Blumer Bullock Creek School District , Nature Coach |
| Eileen Boekestein MI Dept of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy , Environmental Education Coordinator |
| Hannah Bollin Eastern Michigan University , Doctoral Fellow |
| Bridget Booth MAEOE / Haslett Middle School , Board Member / Middle School Science Teacher |
| Kathryn Borowicz Manistee Conservation District , Environmental Educator |
| Arin Bowen Michigan State University Extension 4-H , Michigan State University Extension 4-H |
| Jacinda Bowman The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Teacher |
| Marie Bradley Bullock Creek School District , Teacher |
| Shirley Brezzell Detroit Public School , Teacher |
| Ellen Brody NOAA , Regional Coordinator |
| Luke Brown Ypsilanti Community Schools , Elementary Science Teacher |
| Du Bui Kent ISD , STEM Consultant |
| Emma Burgess Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Wendy Burke Eastern Michigan University , Department Head |
| Antonio Byrd Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Nichelle Calhoun Coolidge High School , Teacher/Redesign Member |
| Jackie Cardno Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Audra D Carson Izzie LLC , Izzie LLC |
| Rose Castilla Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Christina Catanese Annis Water Resources Institute, GVSU , Education Specialist |
| Joan Chadde Lake superior stewardship initiative , Advisory board |
| Laura Chambless St. Clair County RESA , St. Clair County RESA |
| Amy Clarice SEMIS Coalition/ClairvoyAgency , Development and Communications Project Manager |
| Katrina Clausen Bothwell Middle School , Science teacher |
| Julie Conley Restorative Gardens , Owner |
| Becky Cookman Powell Township Schools , Teacher |
| Amy Coon Grand Rapids Public Museum , Grand Rapids Public Museum |
| Sarah Craft Huron Pines AmeriCorps , Volunteer and Stewardship Coordinator |
| Ella Cramer The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy , Educational Programs Manager |
| Carrie Crigier Woodland School , 3-5 Teacher |
| Michael Cushman West Bloomfield School District , teacher |
| Kevin Czajkowski University of Toledo , University of Toledo |
| Tracy D'Augustino Michigan State University Extension , Michigan State University Extension |
| Katie Dallos The Henry Ford , Invention Convention Michigan Program Coordinator |
| Stephanie Dege Posen High School , Teacher |
| Sarah Depriest Lincoln Consolidated High School , ELA Teacher |
| Betsy Diegel Saginaw Valley State University , MiSTEM Director Region 10 |
| Lenka Dura Trailblazer Elementary School , Special Education Teacher |
| Linda Easley self-employed , independent researcher |
| Joy Ellen One Wild Life: The Learning Lab , Co-founder, Co-creator, Guide |
| Nigora Erkaeva SEMIS , Postdoc |
| Alycia Eschler Trailblazer Elementary School , Teaching and Learning Coach |
| Tom Esper Flint River Watershed Coalition , Education Manager |
| Luke Evans NOAA / NMSF , Great Lakes B-WET Program Specialist |
| Bridget Falenski West Bloomfield School District , art teacher |
| Lauren Fardig-Diop Ypsilanti Community Schools - ACCE High School , Culture and Climate Coach |
| Michael Fenton James and Grace Lee Boggs School , 3rd Grade Teacher |
| Jessie Fidler Detroit Public Television , Producer |
| Erin Fitzpatrick Greenspire Middle School , Outdoor Education Teacher |
| Mark Fitzpatrick Ada Township , Parks & Recreation Director |
| Cindy Fitzwilliams-Heck MAEOE , MAEOE |
| Connie Flanagan Universithy of Wisconsin-Madison , Professor Emerita |
| Sarah Flesing Eaton Regional Education Service Agency , Innovation and Programs Consultant |
| Laura Florence Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition , Education Specialist |
| Nicole Forsyth EARTH RANGERS , MANAGING DIRECTOR |
| Kevin Frailey Michigan DNR , Education Manager |
| Nicholas Fraylick West Bloomfield School District , Life Science Educator |
| Noelle Frerichs Rudolf Steiner School of Ann Arbor , High School Math and Science Teacher |
| Liam Fries Inland Seas Education Association , Great Lakes Educator |
| Kriya Gaillard MDE-IEI , Program Specialist |
| Erin Gallay University of Michigan , PhD candidate |
| Kristi Galoci Greenspire Middle School , Greenspire Middle School |
| Kelly Gaskins Teton Science School , Professional Learning Coach |
| Meaghan Gass Michigan State University Extension, MI Sea Grant , Michigan State University Extension, MI Sea Grant |
| Pamela German Cranbrook Schools , Teacher |
| John Gillette Powell Township School , Teacher |
| Carla Gipson Van Farowe Interlochen Arts Academy / Benzie Central , Ecology teacher / Director of Curriculum |
| Philip Girard Greenspire High School , Teacher |
| Jay Glassie Calvin Coolidge High School (DCPS) , Teacher |
| Elizabeth Glynn Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, , Education Lead |
| Luke Grange Detroit Zoological Society , Senior Education Specialist |
| Imandeep Grewal Eastern Michigan University , Faculty |
| Jill Griffin Michigan Department of Education , Education Consultant |
| Sarah Haagensen Vera Ralya Elementary , Teacher |
| Kara Haas Michigan State University , Doctoral student |
| Eve Haley Bosch Community Fund , Program Officer |
| Sarah Halson The Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition , Place-based Educator |
| Airyn Hamilton The Boggs School , Student |
| Matt Hamilton Michigan Learning Channel , Program Director |
| Makala Hande Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Paulina Harper District of Columbia Public Schools , Teacher |
| Tom Hartzell Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens , Campus Sustainability Program Coordinator |
| Constanza Hazelwood Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy , Engagement Specialist |
| Rebecca Heckman Inland Lakes Schools , Science Educator |
| D Scott Heister MiSTEM Region 2 , Director |
| Kathleen Henry Superior Watershed Partnership , Education Specialist |
| Melanie Henry Detroit Zoological Society , Detroit Zoological Society |
| Paige Hill West Bloomfield School District , teacher |
| Kirsten Hindy Lake Superior State University , Outreach and Education Specialist |
| Emma Holtan Superior Rivers Watershed Association , Rivers2Lake Education Coordinator |
| Emma Howland-Bolton Detroit Public School , Teacher |
| Brian Hyosaka Embark Education , Head of School |
| Jamica Ingram The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , 1st Grade Teacher |
| Shari Insely Pine Intermediate , Teacher |
| Erica Johnson Muskegon Area ISD , Place-Based Education Specialist |
| Wendy Johnson National Center for Science Education , Teacher Support Partnership Specialist |
| Crystal Kastl Bemidji State University , Graduate Assistant |
| Kamaljit Kaur Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Sarah Keenan-Lechel GISD , Director |
| Kari Keith STCS , STCS |
| Rachel Kent Muskegon Area ISD , Project Based Learning Coach |
| Willie King III Southeast Michigan Stewardship Coalition , PBE Youth Coordinator |
| Melissa Kivel Friends of the St. Clair River , Education Manager |
| Lindsay Kleinjans Orchard View Cardinal Elementary , 2nd Grade Teacher |
| Suzanne Knight University of Michigan , Director Office of K12 Partnerships |
| Gabriel Knowles Whitehall District Schools , Teacher |
| Kimberly Kocsis Oakland Schools , MiSTEM Director |
| David Koning Grand Rapids WhiteWater , Educational Consultant |
| Dave Kraff C.A. Frost Middle/High School , Teacher |
| Carley Kratz LISD TECH Center , Natural Resources Instructor |
| Pam Krebs Dexter Community School , Instructional Coach |
| Joseph Kreider MSU Extension , Natural Resources and Outdoor Education Educator |
| Sharon Laidlaw Teton Science Schools , Director of Place Network |
| Genevieve Leet Wingspan Consulting , Consultant |
| Samantha Lichtenwald Bay Arenac Community High School , Science Teacher |
| Kathrin Luce Alcona High School , Alcona High School |
| Roddy MacNeil Greenspire High School , Teacher |
| Carlee Madis MiSTEM , Professional Learning & Development Program Manage |
| Leah Magid Cranbrook Schools , Senior Kindergarten Teacher |
| Ted Malefyt Outdoor Discovery Center , Education Network Manager |
| Nancy Manglos Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven , Director of Talent and Leadership Development |
| Scot Martin Wayne Memorial High School , English Teacher |
| Andrea Martinson Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge , Interpretive Park Ranger |
| Mary Mary Bullock Creek School District , Nature Coach |
| Nina Matonich Trailblazer Elementary School , Primary Teacher |
| Monica Matt Upstate Freshwater Institute , Research Scientist |
| Peter McCreedy Chatfield School , ecology director |
| Jimmy McCue Embark Education , Educator+ & Recruitment Lead |
| Katie McGlashen Michigan Department of Natural Resources , Nature Awaits Coordinator |
| Annlyn McKenzie Muskegon Area Career Tech Center , Curriculum Coordinator |
| Serene' McLemore The Boggs School , Student |
| Diane Miller Grand Valley State University , Grand Valley State University |
| Daniel Moffatt Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary , Education Specialist |
| Heather Moody Grand Valley State University , Professor |
| Emily Morehouse Orchard View Cardinal Elementary , 4th Grade Teacher |
| Courtney Mulcahy Shelburne Farms , EFS Professional Learning Facilitator & Educator |
| Ana Munro North Hennepin Community College , Faculty |
| Julie Musch Byron Center Christian School , Byron Center Christian School Sixth Grade Teacher |
| Aresha Nadeem University of Michigan School of Public Health , Research Associate |
| Elliot Nelson Michigan Sea Grant , Extension Educator |
| Bryan Newman Inland Lakes Schools , Teacher |
| Michelle Niedermeier Pennsylvania Sea Grant College Program , Education Lead |
| Asterius Olds Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Tracy Ortiz Clippert Academy , Science Teacher |
| Diane Owen-Rogers MiSTEM Network/ Kalamazoo RESA , Regional Director SW MiSTEM Network |
| Kathleen Owsley Bosch Community Fund , President |
| Ashleigh Palmiter Grand Rapids Public Museum , Lead Educator |
| Laura Percival MiSTEM Network , Region 12 Director |
| Kaitlin Peterson Byron Center Christian School , Principal |
| Kenneth Pfeil Trailblazer Elementary School , Principal |
| Amy Pihlainen-Gabler AuTrain-Onota Public Schools , Teacher |
| Jesse Place Heritage High School , Teacher |
| Abby Pointer Michigan Nature Association , Vernal Pools Partnership Coordinator |
| David Porter University of Michigan , Professor |
| Christina Pretzer Bullock Creek School District , Nature Coach |
| Spencer Price The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Teacher |
| Julia Putnam The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Principal |
| Frederick Quimbley District of Columbia Public Schools , Teacher |
| Amy Quinn West Bloomfield School District , elementary curriculum coordinator |
| Shana Ramsey Michigan DNR , Fisheries Interpreter |
| Rachel Ratliff Inland Seas Education Association , Volunteer Coordinator |
| Kelli Rau Whittemore Prescott Elementary School , Whittemore Prescott Elementary School |
| Johnnetta Ricks Eastern Michigan University , University Supervisor |
| Elizabeth Riggs Great Lakes Fishery Trust , Grant Manager |
| Ginger Rohwer GVSU/MiSTEM Network , Regional Director |
| Loren Roumell Cranbrook Schools , Cranbrook Schools |
| Kira Rowe Calvin Coolidge High School , Redesign Director |
| Jenna Sabolboro The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Teacher |
| Delaney Sall Calvin University , Undergraduate Student |
| White Sarah Bullock Creek School District , Teacher |
| Angela Scapini Michigan Sea Grant / Michigan State University Ext , Extension Educator |
| Emily Schaller Shelburne Farms , Professional Learning Facilitator |
| Ras School Rudyard Area Schools , Rudyard Area Schools |
| Chelsee Schram Mid-Michgan MiSTEM , 3P/PBL Instructional Coach |
| Brandon Schroeder Michigan Sea Grant / Michigan State Univ. Ext. , Sea Grant Extension Educator |
| Jenny Schroeder Alcona Elementary , Alcona Elementary |
| Ellen Schultz Fairmount Water Works , Director of Strategic Partnerships |
| Meag Schwartz NE Michigan Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative , Network Coordinator |
| Philip Schwedler Freeland Middle School , Teacher |
| Alison Scott The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Kindergarten Teacher |
| Katherine See Wylie Elementary School , Principal |
| Chad Segrist FDA/DPSCD , Academy Lead |
| Nick Seguin Leland Public School , Leland Public School |
| Sarah Shafi Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Joseph Sharpe James & Grace Lee Boggs School , Middle School ELA Teacher |
| Michelle Sheng The James and Grace Lee Boggs School , Teacher |
| Alex Sivitskis Teton Science Schools , Education Research Faculty |
| Paula Sizemore SEMIS Coalition , Staff |
| Sarah Slack USGS , Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow |
| Emily Smith Perry Elementary , Teacher |
| Tammy Smith Morrice Area Schools , Teacher |
| Trisha Smrecak Inland Seas Education Association , Inland Seas Education Association |
| Jan Sneddon Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative/ , Conference Organizer |
| Crystal Snell Bullock Creek School District , Teacher |
| Jayden Solomon The Boggs School , student |
| Callie Sommers Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District , NOWCorps Educator/Coordinator |
| Andrea Stanczyk Ypsilanti Community Schools , High School Mathematics Teacher |
| Dee Stevens Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park , Educator & Volunteer Manager |
| Michelle Storey Michigan EGLE , EQA |
| Dawn Straith Cranbrook Schools , Technology & Innovation Specialist |
| Katie Strelau Trailblazer Elementary School , PE Teacher |
| Liz Sutton UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences , Outreach Manager |
| Jessica Swan Eastern Michigan University , Faculty |
| Katie Swords Okemos Public Schools , Teacher |
| Amanda Syers Annis Water Resources Institute, GVSU , Science Education Specialist |
| Amanda Tabata Grand Rapids Public Museum , Educator |
| Aisha Tahir Eastern Michigan University , Undergraduate Student |
| Melina Talentino WGVU , Video Production Specialist |
| Ben Talsma Van Andel Institute , Van Andel Institute |
| Morgan Terrell Ovid-Elsie Area Schools , Teacher |
| Lory Thayer Mid-Michigan MiSTEM , Region 7 Director |
| Elizabeth Thomson Alcona Community Schools , Alcona Community Schools |
| Jennifer Tianen West Bloomfield School District , english teacher |
| Bethany Truckey Antrim Conservation District , Office Assistant |
| Korina Trufant Vera Ralya Elementary , Teacher |
| Grace Tukurah Michigan State University , Doctoral student |
| Mike Vallier MiSTEM Network/ Kalamazoo RESA , Math Consultant/ MiSTEM Math Action Area Project M |
| Ryan Vance Detroit Zoological Society , Nature Center Supervisor |
| Jessica Vander Ark Grand Rapids Public Schools , Grand Rapids Public Schools |
| Kathy VanTil Muskegon ISD , Design Thinking Coach |
| Kaylee Vasquez-McFarlan Trailblazer Elementary School , Intermediate Teacher |
| Gabriel Vernon Calvin Coolidge , Teacher |
| Lisa Voelker SEMIS Coalition , Assitant Director |
| Roderick Wallace Eastern Michigan University , Program Director for EMU Upward Bound |
| Sarah Waters NOAA , Great Lakes B-WET program coordinator |
| Leanne Weber Michigan Department of Education , Science Education Consultant |
| Amanda Weinert Edu. Dept. Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa , Ishkaakimikwe Kinoomaagewinan Coord. |
| Lauren Westerman Prescott College , Doctoral Student |
| Avril Wiers Careerline Tech Center , Environmental Field Studies Instructor |
| Paige Wigren Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan , Lead OE and EE Program Specialist |
| Iyashia Williams DC Public Schools , Instructional Coach |
| Abigail Woodman Ypsilanti Community Schools , Teacher |
| Josh Wright Bullock Creek School District , Teacher |
| Brenda Wyllis Eastern Michigan University , Student |
| Kristen Zagorski MiSTEM Network / Huron ISD , Regional MiSTEM Network Director |
| Julie Zawalski West Bloomfield School District , 4th grade teacher |
| Eric Zay Eaton Rapids GCPA , Science Teacher |
| Melissa Zelenak Antrim Conservation District , Executive Director |
| Jacki Zevenbergen Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District , Stormwater Education Program Manager |
| Tessa Ziser Trailblazer Elementary School , Expeditions & Community Connections Coordinator |