FRAMINGHAM Framingham Secondary School educator Rebecca Maynard will be heading to Baja Mexico next month for an eight-week-long teaching fellowship. Ecology Project InternationalMontana-based conservation and field science group,.
Maynard stated that teaching environmental science is the most important thing in my career and has ignited my passion for teaching.
EPI offers hands-on science education via travel programs and professional training, sending Teachers and studentsYou can visit places like Costa Rica, Yellowstone National Park and the Galapagos Islands.
Maynard shared that her favorite part about her job in the science section and co-advising was Environmental Awareness ClubThe high school works with students who care about sustainability and the environment.
She said that some kids are just so focused and passionate about making a difference every day. Talking about environmental issues can sometimes make me feel a little depressed. Anyone who reads the newspaper knows that there aren’t many positive stories. The students keep me going because I have hope for the future.
Maynard will be able to see the Gulf of California and collect underwater data that she can take back to her classroom.
Emily Rathmell (another science educator and co-adviser for The Environmental Awareness Club) said, “I think it’s important to show kids that data can be analyzed, you can draw conclusions, and then you can come with solutions that will have an impact.”
Rathmell & Maynard have been working together for a while and teach different levels of environmental sciences courses. Rathmell stated that she was excited to see what Maynard brings back from the trip, in terms of knowledge, field experience, and professional growth.
Rathmell stated, “I know she’s going to share everything she gains on this journey.” She is a tireless worker. She’s so dedicated, I think she deserves this trip more then anyone else.
Environmental awareness
Rathmell said that Environmental Awareness ClubSince its inception, has done trash cleanups, tree plantings, and education and outreach about environmental issues.
We discovered that many students were concerned about the environment. They didn’t know why. This motivated them to take action at the local level to address these concerns, Rathmell stated. It is the worst mistake to do nothing because you believe you can only do so much.
Maynard said that she works hard to spread awareness of environmental issues through different curriculum areas. This is why she was chosen for the fellowship. She expressed gratitude to the school for allowing her to travel and to her students.
Rathmell stated that she strongly believes that all students should learn about the problems that face the planet. She’s taking her professional life to the next level by putting herself out there to observe what’s happening in a new place that she has never been to. And she’s going to share that knowledge with her community.
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