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Educator Spotlight: Kelly Applegate
Kelly Applegate, the interim garden manager at Warren Wilson College’s garden, recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Educator Spotlight: Juliann Chavez
Juliann Chavez, the sustainability coordinator for the City of Concord recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Educator Spotlight: Yolanda Mitchell
Yolanda Mitchell, a parent and educator in Guilford County, recently completed her NC Environmental Education Certification.
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Educator Spotlight: Evelyn Bussell
Evelyn Bussell, the School Library Media Coordinator at Leesville Road Middle School in Raleigh, was recognized for completing her NC Environmental Education Certification during a Spring Showcase and ribbon cutting for the school’s new mural and pollinator garden.
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North Carolina's K-12 Environmental Literacy Plan
A roadmap for increasing environmental literacy among our state’s students and preparing them for STEM careers.
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Visit Environmental Education Centers
North Carolina has more than 200 Environmental Education Centers that provide quality environmental education for the public, including outdoor experiences, trained staff, exhibits and programs. They serve as vital partners in the N.C. Environmental Education Certification Program and are a valuable resource for classroom teachers, parents and nonformal educators.
What We Do
The NC Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs serves as a clearinghouse for all the environmental education resources in North Carolina. The office manages a nationally recognized professional development program that certifies educators in environmental education. The NC Environmental Educator Certification Program provides enrollees with outdoor teaching skills, science and nature content knowledge and environmental education methods. The program is widely recognized as a credential for hiring purposes across the state, and many enrollees credit the program with advancing their careers. The program has certified more than 1,200 individuals and there are currently more than 800 people enrolled in the program.
River Basin Program
Our River Basin Program is one of the most popular resources for Environmental Educators.
