Andrea Ames

K- 3 Grade Teacher

Reading Specialist

Lodi Unified School District

Tom Arnold

6th Grade Teacher

Kirschen Elementary

Modesto City Schools

Stanislaus County

 As the MCS Sustainability Chairperson, he leads monthly meeting to address district-wide sustainability indicatives.  Whether it is initiating a schoolwide recycling program, inviting local chefs to cook healthy meals, freshwater biologists, or presenting air quality data to school administration, he is all about student-led initiatives.  He is passionate about preparing students for college, career, and life all the while ensuring that they are stewards of their environment.  

Adria Bray

6th Grade Teacher

Chrysler Elementary

Stanislaus County

Adria has more than 10 years experience as an elementary school teacher.  She is passionate about integrating environmental literacy with science, ELA, and math.  At her previous site, she was able to lead watershed professional development that culminated in a watershed day that included ALL students, including those in the mod/severe SDC.  Lasty year, she incorporated a recycling unit that ended in a classroom-wide recycling art project that was submitted to the district art showcase.  She is looking forward to continuing this work and elevating student voice through environmental literacy.  

Heather Bridger

Instructional Support Provider

Quali Lake Environmental Charter School

Sanger Unified

Heather has taught for over 20 years. She leads the school garden program, teaching K–5 garden lessons and a middle school garden elective, and is expanding the curriculum to include nutrition and cooking. Heather also supports teachers with STEM and environmental education. She is passionate about helping students experience the wonder of growing their own food and inspiring them to try new, healthy foods they’ve cultivated themselves.

Chris Brown

Chemistry, Biology and AP Environmental Science

Ripon High School

He supports students through Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiad, and a new makerspace. He enjoys building classroom experiences that are rigorous, practical, and human, with a focus on inquiry, student voice, and thoughtful assessment. His current interests include AI literacy in education, phenomenon-based learning, and expanding long-term STEM opportunities for students.

Erin Petersen Lindberg

6th Grade Science Branciforte MS

Santa Cruz County

Erin  has been teaching for 26 years in Santa Cruz. As a 6th grade science teacher and the Environmental Club advisor at Branciforte Middle School. She strives to give students opportunities to connect with nature, to observe human impact on our environment, and to provide opportunities for stewardship.

Erin wants her  students to have a sense of agency in their environment. Whenever possible Erin takes her students outside the classroom to engage in scientific observations via sit spot activities, and letter writing to our Dawn Redwood tree. Erin believes in the power of  place-based science lessons to deepen students' environmental identities.  Erin hopes that students build a strong understanding of ecological concepts and use this knowledge to make positive change in the world.

Sally Finch

High School Math Teacher & Docent for Big Trees State Park

Calaveras

Nathan Inouye

Assistant Director of Instructional Services

Moorpark Unified School District

Ventura County

Laura Lutz

Outdoor Educator

Burris Park

Kings County Office of Education

Laura has worked for the Burris Park Outdoor Education program for 6 years, providing standards-aligned instruction for students in the Central Valley. She loves seeing learners get outside and get their hands dirty by exploring the world around them.

Chris Moreno

7th /8th Grade Science Teacher

Ace Esperanza Middle

Ace Charter Schools

Santa Clara County Office of Education

Yesenia Munoz

High School Science Teacher

Santa Barbara Unified School District

Danielle Narzisi

Education Director for Creek Lands Conservation and former Middle School Science Teacher

San Luis Obispo County

Shandi Noble

Mesa Verde Middle School Science Teacher and Naturalist at Moorpark Unified School District

Ventura County

Jan Quilatang

Region 8

Corie Ross

Calaveras Big Trees State Park Aide and Homeschool Teacher

Calaveras County

Tamara Wallace

Teacher/TOSA

Ellen Fletcher Middle School in  Palo Alto Unified School District

Santa Clara County

Norma Zavala

6th Grade Math & Science Teacher

Bryant Middle School

Dos Palos Oro Loma JUSD

Merced County

Norma has work for Dos Palos for 20 years, is currently working with 6th grade teaching Math and Science. She loves to provide students with new data, information, and daily life connections to motivate them to learn about the beauty of nature and science. 

Jenn Mutch

Santa Clara COE

Region 5

Marie Bacher

Santa Clara COE

Region 5

Amity Sandage

Santa Cruz COE

Region 5

Heather Molloy

Santa Cruz COE

Region 5

Maria Parker

Monterey COE

Region 5

Tony Balbas

San Benito COE

Region 5

Tamara Basepayne

San Joaquin COE

Region 6

Bret States

San Joaquin COE

Region 6

Jose Marquez

Stanislaus COE

Region 6

Lesley Gates

Science Content Specialist

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools

Region 7

A passionate advocate for elementary science instruction for all students, she believes it is key to building solid foundations that sustain the natural wonder and curiosity students have about the world around them. Her current role includes working with TK-6 teachers to identify challenges and design solutions for the implementation of NGSS focusing on the integration of English Language Arts and Math standards into elementary science lessons. Lesley leads science professional learning opportunities for teachers and administrators within Fresno County, across the state, and internationally. Lesley is also the CREEC Region 7 coordinator to help support environmental literacy in the central San Joaquin Valley. 

Laura Delmas

Merced COE

Region 7

Chelsy Lancaster

 Kern COE

Region 8

Tammy Herzog

San Luis Obispo COE

Region 8