Focus
The focus of environmental education at CBF is to instill in all participants a sense of responsibility, ownership, and stewardship toward the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries, and all of the watershed's inhabitants. CBF's education programs educate teachers and students through a learning pathway of interrelated components, including one and multi-day field experiences, student leadership and action, and the teacher training program, Chesapeake Classrooms.
Safety & Certification
We are committed to the safety of all our participants. All CBF facilities and equipment are continuously inspected and maintained to the highest standard. Our CBF vessels are inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and all CBF captains hold a U.S. Coast Guard license. We ensure that our educators have professional certifications and annual training to lead safe education programs. Our educators receive the following certifications:
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR
- American Canoe Association River Canoe Day Trip Leading
- Boater Safety
Staff
Vice President of Education—Tom Ackerman
Operations
Director of Education Operations—Paul Willey
Associate Director of Education Operations for Recruitment & Development—Claire Jaeger
Associate Director of Education Operations for Finance & Scheduling—Jo Shallcross
Manager of Education Operations—Caitlin Youngk
Education Operations Coordinator—Liz Gray
Education Operations Assistasnt—Becca Porter
Professional Learning Team
Director of Professional Learning—Karen Mullin
Professional Learning Coordinator—Erin O'Neal
Virginia Professional Learning Coordinator—Cindy Duncan
Pennsylvania Education Outreach Coordinator—Jennifer Peglow
Baltimore DC Education Outreach Coordinator—Lejae Woolcock
Education Engagement Coordinator—Kathlean Davis
Professional Learning Team Assistant —Liz Yocom
Student Leadership Team
Pennsylvania Student Leadership Coordinator—Kassie Fenn
Virginia Student Leadership Coordinator—Rick Mittler
Maryland Student Leadership Coordinator—Jocelyn Tuttle
Program Educators
Director of Education Field Programs and Student Leadership—Deidra Floyd
Field Senior Manager for DC, MD, PA—Dave Gelenter
Virginia Field Senior Manager—Ken Slazyk
Islands Field Senior Manager—Morgan Jones
Island General Manager/Captain/Educator—George "Cook" Cannon
ARTHUR SHERWOOD
Arthur Sherwood Environmental Education Program—Tiffany Granberg
Arthur Sherwood Environmental Education Program—Shawn Ridgely
BALTIMORE HARBOR
Baltimore Harbor Environmental Education Program—Ben Carver
Baltimore Harbor Environmental Education Program—Jess Jenkins
HAMPTON ROADS
Hampton Roads Environmental Education Program—Jimmy Sollner
Hampton Roads Environmental Education Program—Josh Gilliand
JAMES RIVER
James River Environmental Education Program—Caleigh Remocaldo
James River Environmental Education Program—Aaron Bouchard
KAREN NOONAN
Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Program—Doug Walters
Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Program—Shayla Keller
Karen Noonan Memorial Environmental Education Program—Robert Reynolds
MARYLAND RIVERS & STREAMS
Maryland Rivers and Streams Environmental Education Program—Emma Paul
Maryland Rivers and Streams Environmental Education Program—Sarah Ferguson
PENNSYLVANIA RIVERS & STREAMS
Pennsylvania Rivers and Streams Environmental Education Program—Katie Brittingham
Pennsylvania Rivers and Streams Environmental Education Program—Adaiah Bauer
PHILIP MERRILL
Philip Merrill Environmental Education Program—Kris Belessis
Philip Merrill Environmental Education Program—Lauren Guzman
PORT ISOBEL
Port Isobel East Environmental Education Program—Jeff Varnon
Port Isobel East Environmental Education Program—Caroline Jackson
Port Isobel East Environmental Education Program—Vanessa Moses
POTOMAC RIVER
Potomac River Environmental Education Program—Damien Gibbons
Potomac River Environmental Education Program—Ochae Bynum
SMITH ISLAND
Smith Island Environmental Education Program—Jessie Marsh
Smith Island Environmental Education Program—Lucas Scott
Smith Island Environmental Education Program—Rachel Muth
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS EAST
Virginia Rivers & Streams East Environmental Education Program—Julia Carson
Virginia Rivers & Streams East Environmental Education Program—Amanda Deans
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS WEST
Virginia Rivers & Streams West Environmental Education Program—Brooke Newton
Virginia Rivers & Streams West Environmental Education Program—Sumner Askin
