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Meet the 2010 Team
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Melissa Dowland, trek leader
Teacher Education Specialist
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, wildlife watching, photography, kayaking, reading
Looking forward to: I’m looking forward to sharing the incredible solitude and majesty of Yellowstone in winter with this group of educators, and to reconnecting with the people and the place.
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Mike Dunn, trek leader
Coordinator of Teacher Education
NC Museum of Natural Sciences
Wake County
Hobbies: photography, wildlife watching, reading, pond swimming, helping people appreciate nature
Looking forward to: Snow, the majesty of quiet beauty, sharing my favorite place with a great group, reconnecting with friends in the park, seeing the incredible wildlife and scenery
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Judy Britton
Science Teacher
Brawley Middle School
Iredell County
Hobbies: Motorcycling, camping, kayaking, biking, quilting, beading, pets, walking, gardening; pretty much anything outdoors!
Looking forward to: Experiencing the amazing wonder and beauty of Yellowstone and having my students come along via the internet to share in this incredible adventure. I can’t wait to explore the solitude and magic that winter brings to Yellowstone. I also hope to inspire students to visit and preserve our national parks for future generations. |
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Jennifer Brooks
Watershed Conservationist
Durham Soil and Water Conservation District
Durham County
Hobbies: Reading, horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, swimming, watching wildlife
Looking forward to: Seeing the wildlife and geography of Yellowstone. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I’ll see bison, wolves, elk and maybe a moose or two. |
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Florrie Hamrick
School Counselor
Kings Mountain Middle School
Cleveland County
Hobbies: Cycling, hiking, outdoor adventures, gardening
Looking forward to: The one thing I look forward to the most is the snow! I have lived my entire life in NC and have never been in snow deeper than 6 inches! In addition, I am excited as I anticipate the thrill and wonder of nature! |
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Linda Hill-Wise
Resource Teacher
Grady Brown Elementary School
Orange County
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, scrapbooking, photography, walking, running, camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, yoga
Looking forward to: Taking in the grandeur of the setting and being rejuvenated by experiencing new places, people and activities; learning about the wildlife and all the geothermal features of Yellowstone. Most of all, I am so happy that I will be able to share these experiences with my students.
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Sharon Jacob
Media Specialist
Pinnacle Elementary School
Rutherford County
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, running, biking, traveling, learning about other cultures
Looking forward to: Experiencing Yellowstone as a winter wonderland, comparing the wildlife in the summer to the wildlife in the winter, seeing the various wildlife in their winter habitats, and absorbing the valuable information presented. I also look forward to sharing information with my students, and getting to know the other educators and professionals on the trip.
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Kathy Lee
Director of Education
Eno River Association
Durham County
Hobbies: Photography, gardening, sea kayaking, hiking, camping, knitting, reading
Looking forward to: I love winter and I am most looking forward to spending time in real winter conditions! I will be bringing my camera and tripod and hope to have time to add more images to a portfolio of winter photography that I am working on for a photo exhibit sometime within the next year.
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Brittany Norman
7th Grade Science Teacher
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Stokes County
Hobbies: Reading, photography, traveling, horseback riding
Looking forward to:Seeing nature at its best and experiencing its unspoiled beauty.
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Beth Quick
5th Grade Teacher
Grady A. Brown Elementary School
Orange County
Hobbies: Running, hiking, golf, reading, traveling
Looking forward to: Experiencing the majesty and wonders of Yellowstone in winter; seeing the frozen landscape and the incredible wildlife will be unforgettable.
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Amy Renfranz
Park Ranger (Interpretation)
Blue Ridge Parkway (NPS)
Watauga County
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, gardening, tracking, bird and wildlife watching
Looking forward to:
Its size and its varying topography – mountains, valleys, waterfalls, streams, forests, plateaus, lakes, canyons and springs! And, of course, the wildlife! I’m looking forward to being a quiet observer of this sanctuary for nature.
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Chuck Voigt
School Counselor
Nags Head Elementary School
Dare County
Hobbies: Cycling, gardening, reading historical novels, hiking, birding
Looking forward to: Snowshoeing will be a new experience for me, a sport I have wanted to try. Doing it in the wilderness of Yellowstone, and observing the wildlife and landscapes there in the winter will be the event of a lifetime!
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