ASILOMAR, CA, January 2018–The USEE Leadership Team participated in a week-long workshop of NAAEE State Affiliates. This was a gathering of 10 affiliate state teams, who have been working for a year to help support and strengthen the efforts in each of their states, as well as 22 other state representatives. The efforts of the 10 teams is intended to cross over to those 22 other affiliates, as well as the other states who weren't represented at this meeting. NAAEE allowed the time and space to collaborate, brainstorm and truly support each and every state who is a part of the affiliate network. Looking forward to a very productive 2018!
Please RSVP using this Southeastern Utah Mini-Summit Registration Form. Snacks will be provided, so please include any dietary restrictions you may have.
Location:
Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development
Carbon County | Utah State University Extension
751 East 100 North, Suite 1700, Price, UT 84501
- Challenges & successes–What are the big picture problems/issues/challenges in environmental education in Cache Valley/Utah we exist to solve? What worked?
- Needs–What can USEE do to better serve you and/or your organization/school/agency?
- EE Defined–Shared goals, strengths, support for one another, networking
Utah Society for Environmental Education (USEE)
Our mission is promoting excellence in environmental education by providing support, resources, and networking opportunities to Utah’s community of educators.
Our vision is an environmentally literate society committed to a sustainable future.
USEE is built on a strong foundation of 37 years providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to Utah’s community of teachers and administrators, faculty, environmental educators, and community officials and outreach specialists.
- Learn how USEE can better promote EE in the respective regions
- Identify overarching statewide priorities and goals for the field of EE
- Develop strategies and networking opportunities to support the Utah EE community (networking/partnership building)
- Identify challenges and successes in respective regions
Southeastern Utah Mini-Summit Participant Information to Date:
Name: Roslynn Brain
Organization: USU Extension Sustainability
Position: Sustainable Communities Extension Specialist
Email: roslynn.brain@usu.edu
Phone: 435-796-5116
Name: Tim Glenn
Organization: John Wesley Powell River History Museum
Position: Director
Email: jwpdirector@gmail.com
Phone: 435-564-3427
Name: Kurt Gumbrecht
Organization: 1949
Position: Environmental Planner/Educator
Email: kurtybirt@gmail.com
Phone: 801-807-8328
Name: Lauren Isbell
Organization: Canyon Country Discovery Center
Position: Education Coordinator
Email: laureni@ccdiscovery.org
Phone: 435-587-2156
Name: Jimmy Jones
Organization: Cook Elementary
Position: Teacher
Email: jwjonesfam@msn.com
Phone: 801-388-9682
Name: Jackie Lowry
Organization: Utah Society for Environmental Education
Position: Programs Manager
Email: programs@usee.org
Phone: 970-389-0743
Current Projects: 2018 Utah Environmental Education Conference, Regional Utah EE Mini-Summits, Utah Green Schools, Utah EE Certification, Professional Development Workshops, Facilitator Training & Network, Clean Air School Kit, Beehive 5 Under 25 Youth Recognition Program
Name: Leigh Ludington
Organization: Creekview Elementary
Position: STEM Coordinator
Email: yayakaz@yahoo.com
Phone: 435-650-8569
Name: Morgan Jacobsen
Organization: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Position: Regional Outreach Manager
Email: morganjacobsen@utah.gov
Phone: 435-613-3707
Name: Holly Phillips
Organization: Canyon Country Discover Center
Position: Education Director
Email: hollyp@ccdiscovery.org
Phone: 435-587-2156
Current Projects: One project that we are working on is obtaining grant funding to offer field trips for Navajo students to the CCDC or for the classroom free of charge. If all goes as planned, this will be one focus for our education team during the 2018-2019 school year.
Name: Lance Plank
Organization: Colorado Outward Bound
Position: Southwest Program Director
Email: lplank@cobs.org
Phone: 719-293-5371
Name: Alex Porpora
Organization: Utah Society for Environmental Education
Position: Interim Director
Email: director@usee.org
Phone: 801-328-1549
Name: Steve Price
Organization: Natural Resources and 4-H Youth Development, Carbon County | Utah State University Extension
Position: Extension Assistant Professor of Agriculture
Email: Steven.Price@usu.edu
Phone: 435-636-3235
Current Projects: 4-H Natural resources and outdoor recreation clubs
Name: Justin Queen
Organization: Green River PACT
Position: Executive Director
Email: director@greenriverpact.org
Phone: 435-564-8221
Name: Kori Richards
Organization: Canyonlands Field Institute
Position: Education Director
Email: education@cfimoab.org
Phone: 435-259-7750
Current Projects: I am currently working to extend outdoor education programming to all Grand County 6, 7, and 8th graders, which has been optional and largely based on funding in the past. We have also just seen the largest interest in our Native Teen Guide in Training program, which we are looking at expanding for next year.
Name: Kayla Sullivan
Organization: Canyon Country Discover Center
Position: Education Coordinator
Email: kaylas@ccdiscovery.org
Phone: 435-587-2156
*Unable to attend, but please share my information with the group.
