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Meet the 2008 Team
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Mike Dunn (Institute leader)
Coordinator of Teacher Education
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: nature photography and observation, gardening, kayaking and wood carving
Looking forward to: hiking in wild places, sharing the joy of such a special place with such a great group, helping people appreciate and understand the natural world both there and at home, watching wildlife, and seeing some gorgeous Yellowstone sunrises. |
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Melissa Dowland (Institute leader)
Teacher Education Specialist
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: reading, working with high school kids, hiking, learning and photography
Looking forward to: sharing this amazing place with a wonderful group of educators, spending time observing wildlife and geology, getting off the beaten path and learning from park staff. |
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Susan Bradburn
Teacher (2nd & 3rd grade)
West Marion Elementary School
McDowell County
Hobbies: Bag Lady of Nature (collect rocks, fossils, shell egg cases, etc.), raising monarch butterflies, photography, travel
Looking forward to: comparing Yellowstone in the winter and summer — looking for changes in the animals, the landscape, and comparing the feel of summer and winter |
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Tracy Childers
Teacher (8th grade math & science)
East Burke Middle School
Burke County
Hobbies: Travel and discovery, walking and ESPN
Looking forward to: A week of discovery in a place unlike anywhere else on earth |
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Amy Davis
Assistant Principal
Wakefield High School
Wake County
Hobbies: Traveling, shopping, reading, photography
Looking forward to: Breathtaking views and getting to see a part of the country that is geographically unlike North Carolina |
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Karen Davis
Teacher (8th grade science)
Beaufort Middle School
Carteret County
Hobbies: kayaking, boating, water sports, camping, anything involving nature, and gardening
Looking forward to: Experiencing the wildlife, natural environment, a totally different region of the country, and our first national park up close and personal. |
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Amy Harrington
Teacher (8th grade science)
Table Rock Middle School
Burke County
Hobbies: mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, exploring new places, running/hanging out with my dog Catfish, listening to live music, photography
Looking forward to: wildflowers, bison, the water, sighting a grizzly bear, taking in all the scenery once the snow has melted away, Grand Prismatic, the people, and NOT having to depend on toe warmers this time! |
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Scott Hartley
State Park Superintendent
Weymouth Woods - Sand Hills Nature Preserve
Moore County
Hobbies: Learning about birds, bugs, botany, wildlife watching/natural history, photography, running, hiking
Looking forward to: Just being there! Seeing as many new species as I can. Spending time at Beartooth Pass & hiking away from the road. Learning some interpretive/teaching techniques I can use in my park. |
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Becky Hurt
Teacher (5th grade)
Union Elementary School
Lincoln County
Hobbies: hiking, jogging, reading
Looking forward to: Experiencing things I’ve only read about; nature, landforms, wildlife. |
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Dianne O. Jones
Teacher (1st grade)
Wiley International Magnet School
Wake County
Hobbies: Reading, exercise, NC State Football, painting
Looking forward to: Wildlife excursions, geysers, hot springs, geological features, beautiful scenery, and new friends that share my passions for science and nature. |
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Sarah Kuszaj
Teacher (Biology & Marine Ecology)
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School
Wake County
Hobbies: playing soccer, traveling, reading, cooking/baking
Looking forward to: Seeing the diversity of wildlife, experiencing a geyser eruption first hand, seeing all the different colors of bacteria in the hot springs, spending time gazing at the night sky and the geology of the park |
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Priscilla Muir
Teacher (4th grade)
Glen Arden Elementary School
Buncombe County
Hobbies: reading, slowly jogging, hiking/spending time outdoors
Looking forward to: Taking in the landscape, observing wildlife, taking hikes — rejuvenating myself as a learner and educator! |
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Beth Quick
Teacher (5th grade)
Grady A. Brown Elementary School
Orange County
Hobbies: Reading, walking, hiking, golf
Looking forward to: A week of hiking, exploring, observing, and learning about the natural wonders of Yellowstone; to re-awaken the nature-lover in me and to be able to share it with others! |
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Deb Wuertz
Teacher (3rd grade)
Holly Ridge Elementary School
Wake County
Hobbies: learning, drawing, writing, hiking, reading, traveling
Looking forward to: EVERYTHING! I want to learn about the geology, history, and wildlife so that I can begin my school year with an exciting science unit. I look forward to connecting with and learning from other educators. I hope to see a gray wolf and other wildlife. |
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