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Environmental educators translate the complex web of earth systems science, environmental issues, and environmental change to the public. Our work is to lay bare the interface between humans and the planet in order to facilitate ecological literacy and ecologically responsible behavior. As we assist people is becoming more sensitive to and aware of earth systems and environmental change, we also provide the knowledge, skills, and motivation for sustainable living. Our work is to build a more ecologically literate population that makes decisions with the earth in mind enabled by the knowledge and skills to work individually and collectively toward solutions of current environmental problems and the prevention of new ones through sustainable living.
Meet Libby McCann, the new Environmental Education Program Director
An effective environmental educator has a working knowledge of natural history and a foundation in ecological principles, earth systems science, and global environmental change. Environmental education requires an understanding of the social, political, and economic aspects of human systems and how they impact the ecological system. Being an environmental educator means understanding how people learn and what motivates and compels people to change. This program balances knowledge about the learning process and human development with a solid foundation in environmental science and the acquisition of effective teaching methodologies and educational designs.
Make meaning out of the world.
The best educators help people make meaning out of the world by challenging them to think critically, understand deeply, and translate knowledge into action. Our integrated, experientially based program exposes you to a variety of techniques, educational settings, and curricular designs. You experience environmental interpretation techniques, school-relevant design, exhibit development and evaluation, research processes, and environmental communication approaches.
Get individualized attention.
Each student develops an educational philosophy based on personal interests and professional goals that reflect clear values and knowledge of how people learn. Throughout the program, you develop a portfolio of educational approaches that identify and direct you to the best possible professional application of your education.
Program Delivery
- 50 credits
- Begin in Fall
- Classes 2 days a week + practicum
- 5 semesters to complete
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ANE Environmental Studies Students Help Keene Businesses Reduce Carbon
Harpster (EAO) and Stoner (EE) Featured in Keene Sentinel
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 Kim Van Mourik, MS ’03
Elementary Instructor,
Bronx Zoo (Wildlife Conservation Society)
Bronx, New York
Undergraduate: Studio Art, Colorado College
What have you been up to since graduating from Antioch?
I am working in the metro program in the Bronx Zoo, where my focus is educating the pre-school to eighth grade students from all over the city, Upstate New York, Connecticut, New Jersey. It is my job to get people excited about wildlife.
Did you get what you expected from the program?
That and so much more. In order to effectively teach others, I had to learn more about myself. I learned to pull from my strengths, to think outside the box, and to teach to different learning styles and intelligences. This gave me a strong foundation and prepared me well for the working world.
Why does the world need you, and others like you, now?
Wild lands are being destroyed daily, animals and plants are becoming critically endangered, and our environments are becoming altered at an accelerated pace. The world needs committed people to help save the environment and to preserve the biodiversity that still exists.
What were some of your favorite places around Keene?
I loved Armadillo’s and Thai Garden, and Prime Roast is a great place for coffee. Check out the trails behind Antioch New England for biking and walking.
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