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Saturday October 26, 2024 9:20am - 10:30am CDT
Several authors of the Nature-Based Early Childhood Program Assessment & Guidebook share how to connect quality practices to nature-based learning through defining philosophy & policies, engaging communities, and exploring indoor and outdoor environments.

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avatar for Jenny Hanlon

Jenny Hanlon

Parent and Family Educator, Stillwater School District
Jenny Hanlon is a Parent and Family Educator through Stillwater School District’s Early Childhood Family Education Program. Throughout her 20+ professional career she has taught at three different nature-based preschool programs. Beyond providing high-quality experiences for children... Read More →
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Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge

Director, University of Minnesota Child Development Lab
Sheila Williams Ridge is a mother of four and works as a Director at the University of Minnesota Child Development Lab School.  She has a bachelor’s degree in biology, a graduate degree in education, and a doctorate in education leadership.  She also has over twenty years of experience... Read More →
avatar for Anna Dutke

Anna Dutke

Nature Preschool Teacher, TOSA, ISD 196
Anna is a Nature Preschool Teacher for ISD 196 and has 10 years of experience supporting & advocating for Nature-based learning & Nature Preschools in public schools. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and an M.Ed in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. She also... Read More →
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Heidi Faris

Heidi Faris has been an Early Childhood educator for the past 9 years. She spent the previous 10+ years in the zoo world where she specialized in connecting families to nature through play experiences. She also trains early childhood professionals on how to engage children in the... Read More →
Saturday October 26, 2024 9:20am - 10:30am CDT
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