EDUCATION
MA Biology • Humboldt State University – December, 2012
Teaching Credential, Single Subject Credential in Biology and General Science with supplementary authorization in Chemistry and Introductory Math • Humboldt State University 2004
Teaching Credential, Professional Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential • Humboldt State University 2004
BA Biology with Chemistry Minor • Virginia Tech, May, 1996
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Author, Editor, Graphic Designer at Backcountry Press. Kneeland, CA (2009- present)
Board President of the Bigfoot Trail Alliance. Kneeland, CA (2015- present)
Ecologist, including research on:
- Vegetation Mapping in the Klamath Mountains. In conjunction with Cal Poly Humboldt and the California Native Plant Society.
- Differential Response of Conifers to Drought Across Geographic Gradients — National Science Foundation Grant at Humboldt State University (2019-2021)
- Pacific silver fir mapping and monitoring with the California Native Plant Society and Klamath National Forest (2019)
- Yellow-cedar mapping and monitoring with the California Native Plant Society and Klamath National Forest (2017-2019)
- Whitebark pine conservation Assessment with the California Native Plant Society and Forest Service Region 5 (2012- 2014, 2018-present)
- Bigcone Douglas-fir conservation Assessment with the California Native Plant Society and the Angeles National Forest (2015- 2017)
Curriculum Developer at Save the Redwoods League (2018-Present)
Science and Math Specialist, Grant Administrator, K-8 Teacher/Instructional Coach • Fortuna Elementary School District. Fortuna, CA (Sept. 2009-2023)
7th Grade Math and Science, 5th Grade Teacher – Fortuna Elementary School District (2004-2009)
Editor at Fremontia and member of the Publications Committee for the California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA (2016-2018)
- Two of the issues: Vol. 45 No. 1& 2, Vol. 45 No.3 English – Spanish
Environmental Educator with Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School and SCICON in Tulare County (1997-2003)