Wednesday Presenters
Overview of Agricultural Information Resources & Programs on Guam;
and Internet Resources Appropriate for Guam Gardeners
Dr. L. Robert Barber, Jr. , Ph. D.
Cooperative Extension and Outreach Services
College of Natural & Applied Sciences, University of Guam
Summary: Provide an overview of organizations and departments on Guam that provide technical expertise/information to teachers, students, gardeners and farmers. Will also cover existing programs on Guam and publications for food production, and school and school and community gardens. Then will cover some key websites providing publications on sustainable agricultural information and practices. Many handouts from UOG CNAS CE&O web page on gardening and sustainable agriculture topics will be given out.
Biography: Bob Barber is an Extension Agricultural Economist he is the Chair of the Agriculture and Life Sciences Division in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences. For over 20 years he has been the USDA sustainable agriculture coordinator for Guam. In the role he conducts workshop on gardening, farming, soil and water conservation, and has developed curriculum for training teachers and others basic principles of small fruit and vegetable production on small plots.
http://www.uog.edu/schools-and-colleges/college-of-natural-and-applied-science/cnas-home
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Encourage behaviour change beyond the library!
Jane Dia
Guam Department of Agriculture
Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources
Summary: Join the Kontra I Kulepbla - Challenge the Snake campaign! Brown tree snake and Ko’ko’ bird biology, background, and issues will be introduced to link resources for students and teachers for research about Guam’s native and invasive animals.
Biography: Jane Dia is the Kontra I Kulepbla (KIK) Program Coordinator. The KIK Campaign aims to connect the community with snake control on Guam and encourage individuals to Challenge the Snake! Jane is trained in Rare Pride and other social marketing methodologies that encourage behaviour change for conservation benefit and was a GDOE science teacher and English as a Second Language instructor.
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Wildlife Damage Management: The WS Guam Program
Marc A. Hall, Biologist
Francine Chlarson & Rachel Volsteadt, Biological Science Technicians
Anthony Pangelinan & Spot, Canine Trainer
USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services
Summary: Overview of the national Wildlife Services program – purpose and mission. Overview of the WS Guam program, some discussion of invasive species, and the how WS Guam address problems here on Guam.
Biography: Marc is certified wildlife biologist with degrees in Range and Wildlife Science. Marc has been a biologist with WS Guam for twelve years and has managed the Canine Program to prevent the spread of the brown tree snake, he has also worked with airports to reduce hazards from bird strikes, and is familiar with control of deer and pigs. Marc has worked with a variety of species during his wildlife career and is interest in conservation, ecology, and invasive species management.
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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) in the Library
Francisco (Frank) V.G. Limtiaco
Guam Department of Education
Educational Support and Community Learning(ESCL)
Student Parent Community Engagement (SPCE) Project
Summary: An overview of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) with emphasis in the Library.
Biography:
· Social Worker II with the Department of Integrated Services for Individuals with Disabilities for over two (2) years
· Social Worker III with the Department of Public Health and Social Services for approximately 13.5 years
· Program Coordinator III (PBIS Coach) – Student Parent Community Engagement (SPCE) Project Educational Support & Community Learning – Guam Department of Education as of November 2013