SNC Program Staff

John Gallagher, Director of Education/Faculty – B.A. in Natural History, Professional Residency in Environmental Education at the Teton Science School.  John’s 14 years of teaching and program administration experience include being Exhibit Director at a Science Center, a Naturalist at an Indiana State Park and as a middle school classroom science teacher.

Sadie Enright , Community Programs Coordinator – B.S. Biology and B.S. Elementary Education. As a biology major, Sadie participated in numerous research projects. She has taught as a student teacher and substitute teacher at several elementary schools in Cache Valley and Brigham City. In 2003, she spent the summer designing and teaching summer camps at Stokes Nature Center and has now returned as a full-time member of the education staff

Isaac Ashby, Teacher/Naturalist - B.S. in Wildlife Biology and a minor in fisheries.  Isaac’s experience includes teaching dance, fly-fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and drawing nature. 

 

Jessica Welsh, Teacher/Naturalist – B.A. Environmental Education. Jessica’s experience includes working as a field instructor intern as well as an administrative intern at Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio for two years. She has also been an intern at a YMCA camp in Maine and assistant teacher at an after school program and summer camp.

De Ann Lester, Field Instructor and Art in Nature Instructor, Professional Residency in Environmental Education at Teton Science School, M.A. History, Bachelor of Fine Arts. 

De Ann has 14 years experience teaching outdoor/environmental education, art, and history.

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SNC School Program Reviews from Past Participants

"We were pleased with the presentation and the interaction of the staff with our students. Thanks again for letting us come. Please let us know when we can schedule for next fall."

-Millville Elementary 2nd grade Teachers

"The presentation was well planned and applicable to the core as well as the right level for the children. Rotation of children through the learning stations was great! The Stokes Nature Center personnel are pleasant to work with, accommodating and helpful as well as presenting a compact, quality program."

-Sherrill Gordon, Park Elementary, 2nd Grade

"The instructors knew their stuff, as well as how to manage the children very well. Over the past 5 years, I've accompanied students from grades 3, 4, 5 and now kindergarten. Every experience with Stokes Nature Center has been very positive and beneficial. It just gets better every year! Thanks for all you do to teach us!"

-Kerren Cutler, Providence Elementary, Kindergarten

"I was impressed with your positive attitude and enthusiasm. Wonderful program, thanks for organizing it and presenting it in such a great way."

-Jennifer Stringham, Summit Elementary 4th Grade

"There are several students who have a very difficult time focusing on anything yet the staff did a great job on keeping them on task. All the stations fit the Utah State Core requirements very well. The activities at each station were well planned and kept the students interest. The transition from each station was smooth and orderly. All the instructors were well prepared and knew their curriculum."

- Larry Rock, Park Elementary, 3rd grade

"I thought it was an excellent presentation. My students really enjoyed it and learned a lot from it. Thanks again! It was a great addition to my Geology unit. I was appreciative of all your great examples of rocks."

-Rachel Jensen, Summit Elementary, 4th grade

"We appreciate your skills and preparations. We know we can trust it to be good."

-Lanette Pettit, Greenville Elementary, 4th grade

 

A River Runs Through Us

Through this Bear River Watershed Education Program, teachers and students throughout the 500 mile course of the Bear River watershed are involved in monitoring biological, physical and chemical properties related to watershed health and restoration projects. Partners in this project include Utah State University Extension, USU College of Natural Resources, and Bear River Resource Conservation and Development.