Reflections

I created a short, 5 minute movie that encapsulates my trip. Just click on the video below. I hope you enjoy!

I have spent a lot of time reflecting on this amazing opportunity that was given to me. I realized in Brazil how little field biology I have done in my science journey. Almost all of my coursework has been lab-based, and I realize now how much this has biased my teaching. This trip gave me the experience and the inspiration to include more field work and ecology in my curriculum. For that I am grateful to Earthwatch, the funders of education fellowships, Ellen Wang, Miguel Barroeta, Mata, and the nine other teachers who were on my team. I learned so much from all of you. In addition, I want to thank my Headmasters, Linda Nathan and Carmen Torres, my intern, Kim Conrad, and my husband, Justin Smith, for supporting and encouraging me in this endeavor. It clearly was an experience of a lifetime!