Becky at the OPTS Conference – Kickoff Morning
Good Morning from the Our Places Tell stories conference in Las Vegas, NV! It is cold and cloudy outside but excitingly productive and warm inside here at the Springs Preserve (CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE). If you haven’t seen, or even heard of, this facility it is really beautiful and constructed extremely greenly! I am having fun walking around quizzing myself on Mojave plant identifications of which I used to be the master; and am rediscovering once-heavily practiced knowledge was retained or at least is returning. Jonathan Mueller and Allison Brody kicked off the conference this morning with an overview of the Nevada GreenPrint, which outlines the plan for environmental literacy in our state (CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE NEVADA GREENPRINT). Conference attendees were excited to learn about the plan and were given an opportunity to provide feedback on the plan’s Core Concepts. A second breakout session provided the opportunity to brainstorm surrounding professional development related to environmental literacy! It is going to be a busy day, but everyone is looking forward to tonight’s keynote speaker, author of Last Child in the Woods… Richard Louv! More to come – RLB out!
Experiential Educator
Phone: (775) 355-1688
Email: jamie@sierranevadajourneys.org
Background: University of Phoenix- B.S in Elementary Education; work in progress- M. Ed in Teacher Leadership.
Something you should know about me:
I was first introduced to Sierra Nevada Journeys as an undergraduate student. I participated in several workshops during my time as a student. After graduation I was hired to work on our campus in Portola, CA. At the end of the summer I joined the staff in the Reno office as an Experiential Educator. I enjoy working with SNJ for the opportunity to work with a variety of student populations and the chance to teach curriculum focusing on scientific concepts. The work environment is always positive and encouraging. My role at SNJ is providing me with numerous opportunities and tools to accomplish my personal and
caeegoals.