Our Team

I love teaching about plant propagation and native Pennsylvania plants! I love working at Fern Hollow because I get to share and spread my love of nature and horticulture with the community I grew up and live in. I’m excited to learn about identifying birds not only by sight, but also by sound.

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
BS in Botany with an emphasis in Environmental Science

I started babysitting at age 9, so I’ve worked with kids almost 31 years!  love to teach about watersheds, primarily aquatic macroinvertebrates because they can tell you a lot about the water quality. My second favorite subject is bats because they play a crucial role in pest control. My family and community inspired me to begin volunteering with Fern Hollow. After volunteering for almost every program, I was graciously offered a staff position. I’d like to learn more about stormwater management and regulations to help our community and the greater Pittsburgh community.

• Certified Basic Archery Instructor #121893
• Certified First Aid CPR AED #03070277357
• Spotted Lanternfly Permitee, Pennsylvania (Permit # PA-20240900021)
• Penn State Master Watershed Steward
• Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Water Steward
• Certified PA Fish and Boat Fishing Skills Instructor #10732
• Participant in Allegheny College Creek Connections
• *Certification from PAEE in Universal Design of Learning for environmental education
• *Certification in Growing Up WILD
• MWEE(Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience) Educator

I Have worked professionally with kids for 13 years! My favorite things to teach about are reptiles and birds. I was inspired to work at Fern Hollow through many a childhood trip to my local wetlands in Alexandria, Virginia, as well as my love of working with children. I would love to learn more about bird research and native plants!

• Certified First Aid CPR/AED
• Certified Fishing Skills Instructor
• Archery Instructor 
• Wilderness Survival Instructor

I have 23 years of experience working with children! My favorite thing to teach is Pennsylvania native species, especially birds. I couldn’t ask for more than being able to combine my two passions of working with kids and nature. Fern Hollow has always been one of our family’s favorite places to go. I would like to learn more about gardening, canning, and preserving food.

• Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED training
• Project WILD, Growing Up WILD, and PA Songbirds curriculums through the DCNR
• PFBC (Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission) Fishing Instructor 
• Mandated Reporter training
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention 
• Sanctuary Model training (trauma-informed framework for creating a therapeutic community within organizations to promote healing in a supportive cultural environment)