Research and teaching to further nature-based early childhood education rooted in reciprocity.
About Me
I am pursuing my PhD in education at the University of Cincinnati, where I am the Editorial Assistant for the Children, Youth, Environments (CYE) Journal.
Scholary Work
My research focuses on nature-based learning in early childhood and land-based professional learning for nature-based practitioners to deepen there professional practice through respectful, reciprocal engagement with Indigenous peoples and perspectives.
What’s New
I recently lead a webinar sharing my dissertation research exploring how nature-based early learning programs across the country are responding to climate-related challenges. Participants learned about what strategies are working, where programs are facing barriers, and how educators are innovating to keep children safe, connected to nature, and thriving outdoors.
“If we want children to flourish, to become truly empowered, then let us allow them to love the earth before we ask them to save it.”
— David Sobel