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Meet the 2010 Team
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Mike Dunn (Institute leader)
Senior Manager of Outreach
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: kayaking, nature photography, woods watching, wood carving, camping
Looking forward to: sharing this place I love with another group of Yellowstone soon-to-be-fans, seeing grizzlies, learning more about the wildflowers of the park, seeing our park friends again, savoring the sounds of Yellowstone, and being in my favorite place in the world. |
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Melissa Dowland (Institute leader)
Teacher Education Specialist
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: hiking, kayaking, camping, nature photography, reading, being outdoors
Looking forward to: sharing an amazing place with an incredible group of educators; experiencing the big skies and quiet landscapes of Yellowstone. |
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Leah Buckley
Teacher (1st grade)
Pinnacle Elementary School
Rutherford County
Hobbies: biking, reading and gardening
Looking forward to: Enjoying the natural wonders and wildlife found in Yellowstone; meeting the other participants and learning from them. |
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Sarah Chew
Science Teacher
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary School
Wake County
Hobbies: running, playing piano, cooking, hiking, kayaking
Looking forward to: seeing the flora and fauna of the park; learning about the geology of Yellowstone. |
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Liz Duncan
Teacher (5th grade)
Bethel Hill Charter School
Person County
Hobbies: gardening, reading, traveling, scrapbooking, bird watching
Looking forward to: seeing all the wildlife and all the different landforms. |
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Leslie Hooper
Science Teacher
Surry Central High School
Surry County
Hobbies: reading, traveling, doing anything outside, learning and trying anything new
Looking forward to: the empowering sights, sounds, and experiences of Yellowstone; exploring the geology, ecosystems, biodiversity, and history of our first national park. |
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David F. Hord III
Teacher
Jesse C. Carson High School
Rowan County
Hobbies: hiking, kayaking, reading, golf, gardening
Looking forward to: If I had a bucket list, visiting Yellowstone would be at the top. |
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Kristina Jones
Teacher (5th grade)
Eastern Wayne Elementary School
Wayne County
Hobbies: reading, traveling, gardening, photography
Looking forward to: morning hikes, observing wildlife, and generally absorbing as much knowledge about Yellowstone as possible. I am also looking forward to seeing Yellowstone in the summer. I participated in the Museum's Yellowstone in Winter program and fell in love with the park — so it will be wonderful to see it without its "winter coat." |
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Jane Mather
Special Education Teacher
Wake County Schools
Wake County
Hobbies: kayaking, gardening, reading, photography
Looking forward to: I can't wait to be the student for a change! I look forward to exploring Yellowstone with child-like curiosity, engaging all my sense to stir up my sense of wonder, coming face to face with buffalo, watching for Old Faithful's predictable steam-off, breathing in that geyser smell, peek-a-booing with Uinta ground squirrels, listening to nature. |
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Diane Moser
Language Arts Teacher (6th grade)
Rogers-Herr Middle School
Durham County
Hobbies: reading, photography, scrapbooking, genealogy
Looking forward to: experiencing a heightened sense of wonder and awe as we hike some of our country's most stunning geological landscapes. |
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Adrienne Palma
Principal
Nags Head Elementary School
Dare County
Hobbies: reading, gardening, bike riding, swimming
Looking forward to: Everything! The wildlife, geysers, waterfalls.. I can't wait! |
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Mary Frances Rosa
Science Teacher
Northeast Middle School
Guilford County
Hobbies: SCUBA, snorkeling, hiking, canoeing, (anything outside), photography and travel
Looking forward to: hearing the howl of a wolf, seeing herds of elk and bison, experiencing a starlit sky and exploring the unique geologic features of Yellowstone. |
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Angie Roth
Literacy Teacher (5th grade)
Morrisville Elementary School
Wake County
Hobbies: horses, reading, kayaking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family
Looking forward to: observing and experiencing the diverse ecosystems, flora & fauna, and geothermal features that make Yellowstone so unique. I'm ecstatic to have the opportunity to explore our nation's first national park and hope to inspire students to visit and preserve our nation's parks for future generations. |
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Jim Wise
School Social Worker
Chapel Hill High School
Orange County
Hobbies: cycling, reading, playing guitar and singing, trivia, traveling, camping, hiking
Looking forward to: seeing gorgeous landscapes, learning about the geologic features and wildlife (especially moose and bears), meeting new people and learning from them, seeing the night sky full of stars, sharing the entire experience with my students and other staff members. |
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