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Meet the 2007 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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Craig Atkinson
Teacher (9–12 Science)
East Wake Academy
Wake County
Hobbies: hockey, tennis, poker, watching movies
Looking forward to: seeing Old Faithful, seeing stars at night with no light pollution, observing predator/prey relationships and enjoying the fresh air and beautiful landscapes. |
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Allison Bullard
Teacher (Biology)
Leesville Road High School
Wake County
Hobbies: hiking, camping, photography, skiing, traveling and spending time with friends and family
Looking forward to: seeing wolves, bears, bison and moose in the beautiful landscape of Yellowstone. Learning as much as possible in a week through the Museum and park staff. |
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Cheryl Collazo
Teacher
Stoney Point Elementary
Cumberland County
Hobbies: traveling, being outdoors, reading and collecting Napoleon memorabilia
Looking forward to: enjoying the scenic beauty of the park, learning from the wildlife biologists and seeing the gray wolves! |
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Caroline Cordell
Teacher
South Topsail Elementary School
Pender County
Hobbies: walking, hiking, swimming, gardening, reading, photography, learning new things and going to the beach
Looking forward to: observing wildlife that I have never seen before, seeing geysers and waterfalls and taking some awesome photographs. I hope we get to hear the howl of a coyote or two while we are there, too! |
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Angela Holcombe
Teacher (Earth Science)
Lakeside High School
New Hanover County
Hobbies: reading, planning events, working with kids and spending time with my family
Looking forward to: experiencing the beauty of Yellowstone, learning about the geology of the park (geysers, fumeroles, waterfalls and geothermal activity) and seeing the wildlife close-up. |
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Lisa Mitchell
Teacher (Art)
Cone Elementary School
Guilford County
Hobbies: weaving, knitting, photography and reading
Looking forward to: seeing new things every day and having the time to think and reflect – taking it all in. |
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Sharon Mooney-Hughes
Teacher
Topsail Middle School
Pender County
Hobbies: gardening, boating, swimming, bike riding, embroidery and backyard bird watching
Looking forward to: The uniqueness of the flora, fauna and geology of the park and surrounding landscape. Being a part of the trip with the Museum staff because I know they will teach us much and I will return with a renewed spirit and sense of purpose in my classroom. |
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Robyn Moser
Teacher
Poe Montessori Magnet Middle School
Wake County
Hobbies: walking, hiking, cooking and eating healthy meals, reading, art, music, activism and being green
Looking forward to: being in nature, watching wildlife, connecting with other teachers and learning from experts. |
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Jeannie Noble
Teacher (environmental science)
Mount Airy Middle School
Surry
County
Hobbies: : travel, water sports, reading, writing, handbells, beachcombing, driving and exploring
Looking forward to: being a part of a learning community while in the wilderness of Yellowstone. I want to experience nature, see bison in the wild, follow waterfalls, hike through secluded area, and observe animals in their true habitats. |
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Casey Perry
Teacher
Graham Middle School
Alamance County
Hobbies: gardening, soccer, mixing music, reading, canoeing/kayaking, hiking and Frisbee
Looking forward to: spending a lot of time observing and studying the natural world. Learning from wildlife biologists and the team about conservation issues and resource management practices. Just absorbing as much as possible and having fun with teachers. |
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Jacque Quick
Teacher (Earth, Environmental, APES)
Walter Williams High School
Alamance County
Hobbies: gardening, reading, traveling, writing, birding, wildlife watching and hiking
Looking forward to: the geysers, the trees, the waterfalls, the stars, the wildlife, the rocks, the lake, the sky! I’m looking forward to everything! |
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Linda Yoder
Teacher (Physics and Physical Sciences)
North Lincoln High School
Lincoln County
Hobbies: making pottery, gardening, boating fishing, travel and spending time with family and friends
Looking forward to: Vast differences in landscapes and ecosystems. Learning much about geology to share with my students. Experiencing the flora and fauna in the wilderness. Meeting and learning from educators across NC. |
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