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—Claire Jaeger
Education Scheduling Senior Manager—Jo Shallcross
Education Senior Operations Manager—Caitlin Youngk
Education Budget Manager—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
Captain/Educator—Tiffany Granberg
Program Manager/Educator—Jeff Varnon
BALTIMORE HARBOR
Captain/Educator—Ben Carver
Program Manager/Educator—Jess Jenkins
HAMPTON ROADS
Captain/Educator—Jimmy Sollner
Program Manager/Educator—Josh Gilliand
JAMES RIVER
Captain/Educator—Aaron Bouchard
Program Manager/Educator—Caleigh Remocaldo
KAREN NOONAN
Captain/Educator—Doug Walters
Program Manager/Educator—Shayla Keller
Assistant Manager/Educator—Fiza Zahid
MARYLAND RIVERS & STREAMS
Program Co-Manager/Educator—Emma Paul
Program Co-Manager/Educator—Sarah Ferguson
PENNSYLVANIA RIVERS & STREAMS
Program Manager/Educator—Katie Brittingham
Assistant Manager/Educator—Adaiah Bauer
PHILIP MERRILL
Program Manager/Educator—Kris Belessis
Program Manager/Educator—Lauren Guzman
PORT ISOBEL EAST & WEST
Captain/Educator— vacant
Program Manager/Educator (East)—Caroline Jackson
Assistant Manager/Educator (East)—Vanessa Moses
Program Manager/Educator (West)—Robert Reynolds
Assistant Manager/Educator (West)—Soorya Thaivalappil
POTOMAC RIVER
Captain/Educator—Damien Gibbons
Program Manager/Educator—Emily Burton
SMITH ISLAND
Captain/Educator—Jessie Marsh
Program Manager/Educator—Lucas Scott
Assistant Manager/Educator—Rachel Muth
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS EAST
Program Manager/Educator—Julia Carson
Assistant Manager/Educator—Amanda Deans
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS WEST
Program Manager/Educator—Brooke Newton
Assistant Manager/Educator—Sumner Askin
