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Nurturing Ocean Stewards: Inside Mrs. Kutcher’s Marine Science Classroom
Learn how Jess Kutcher’s marine science classroom at Toll Gate High School in Rhode Island is a dynamic hub of exploration and investigation!
Educator Spotlight: Mrs. McCarthy and Maple Village Waldorf School
Mrs. Lisa McCarthy is the Head of School and one of the founders of Maple Village Waldorf School in Long Beach, California. Waldorf education is a holistic approach to learning that was developed by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century.
Mrs. Katy Smith: Leading Marine Debris Education Along Georgia’s Coast
Mrs. Smith is a passionate educator who engages Georgia’s teachers, students, visitors and community members through educational programming, curricula and activities related to coastal ecology, water resource protection and marine debris prevention.
Wayfinder Society Year End Report 2023-2024
Since Wayfinder Society’s launched in May 2023, students and educators from 112 countries engaged with our diverse ecosystem of support.
Mr. Kevin Onyango Ouma: A Champion for Environmental Education in Western Kenya
Mr. Kevin Onyango Ouma is a geography teacher at Ndenga Secondary School in SIAYA, Western Kenya, who is deeply passionate about instilling a deep connection to the environment in his students.
Reflections on Our 2024 Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration
Last month, we concluded the school year with the 2024 Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration! Watch the event recording and join us in celebrating progress and community.
Introducing the 2024 Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant Cohort
Here’s to the 2024 Wayfinder Society Student Mini-Grant Cohort and their incredible contributions to the plastic pollution movement!
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders: Educator Spotlight on Clay Elliott
Clay Elliott has been an educator in the Anaheim Union High School District for 25 years and currently teaches at Oxford Academy.
School Gardens for a Plastic Free Future: Spotlight on Pam Rydzinski
Ms. Pam Rydzinski is our March Educator Mini-Grant awardee. She teaches at March Middle School in Moreno Valley, California.
Join Students Across the Globe During The Journey Together Action Challenge
During the month of April, students from all over the globe are invited to participate in our Journey Together Action Challenge to compete with other changemakers…
Inspiring Environmental Education: Educator Spotlight on Kay Benitez
Ms. Benitez is our February Educator Mini-Grant awardee. She teaches at North Hollywood High in their Zoo Magnet program in partnership with the LA Zoo.
Educating Tomorrow’s Minds: An Educator Spotlight on Elise Holston
Elise Holston is a science teacher at Palisade Glacier High School in Big Pine, California who leads a 6-week plastics unit that covers bioplastics…
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