Experts
Ranger Jonah McDonald
Jonah enchants audiences with trickster tales and folktales from around the world, as well as stories of adventure and of his childhood. Whether he’s performing around a campfire, at a school library, or in a packed auditorium or theater, Jonah’s stories and infectious energy delight groups of all ages and sizes. Filled with enthusiasm and humor, Jonah’s stories make you feel like you are on an adventure.
Jonah has been selected to be a repeat performer at the Peach State Storytelling Festival and Tellabration! Atlanta. Jonah is a seasoned entertainer whose storytelling has been featured on Atlanta’s NPR affiliate station, WABE 90.1 FM. He founded the Stories Squared concert series in Decatur and has served on the board of the Southern Order of Storytellers. Jonah has performed at elementary and middle schools across the state of Georgia and leads storytelling workshops for youth and adults. He does all of this while running the adventure guide company, Sure Foot Adventures, and writing a hiking guidebook of Atlanta-area trails, Hiking Atlanta’s Hidden Forests: Intown and Out, which was published in April 2014.
Sound Learning feat. Little Tybee members Brock and Nirvana
Dr. David Myers developed the Sound Learning program in 1999. The Sound Learning program is a kindergarten through 5th-grade music integration residency (integration of music with other core subjects) resulting from a collaborative partnership with the center, Atlanta-area schools, and professional musicians, including members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Georgia State faculty and students.
Joe Weems, Robotics Teacher
Mr. Weems worked with students in the Human room to code games that promote protection of the environment
Stacey Bradley, Environmental Science Teacher
Mrs. Bradley worked with students in the weather room to create stop motion videos.
Nikki Johnson, Chorus Teacher
Ms. Johnson helped students with vocal warm-ups, and rehearsing the "Changemaker" song.
Nuri Rashied, STEAM Lab Teacher
Ms. Rashied provided invaluable support for the 2nd grade team through project implementation and development. Ms. Rashied helped students in the animal passion room build bird deflector prototypes.