PLT’s Leadership in Education Award
PLT’s Leadership in Education Award recognizes those who make significant contributions to advance PLT programs and initiatives at the state or regional level.
Ohio
Linda Pettit
Outstanding Educator
Environmental Education Specialist, Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District, Columbus, Ohio As the Environmental Education Specialist for the Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District …
Julie Gee
Outstanding Educator
Julie Gee, naturalist for Ohio State Parks Julie has exemplified leadership in education throughout her career. As a naturalist for the Ohio State Parks, she …
Outstanding Educator
Marne Titchenell
Marne Titchenell, Extension Wildlife Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Columbus, Ohio Marne provides educational programs, workshops, conferences, and publications on a variety of natural …
Outstanding Educator
Michael Sustin
Michael (Mike) Sustin teaches environmental science and chemistry at West Geauga High School in Chesterland, Ohio, and has traveled to the Arctic as a fellow.
Wetland Warriors: Arming Kids with Knowledge to Help Protect a Disappearing Treasure
An after-school outdoors educational program is teaching children ages 7-12 about biodiversity and the ecology of their local wetland and prairie.
Outstanding Educators
Cheri Goggin
Cheri Goggin is a science teacher at Berkshire Junior/Senior High School in Burton, Ohio. She uses GreenSchools Investigations to make learning fun for her students.
Special-Needs Students Create a Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden
Planning and tending a garden is an avenue for all students to build character and gain skills. It allows special needs students have the opportunity to expand their capabilities in a collaborative, hands-on setting.
Outstanding Educator
Ken Bowald
Ken is an Associate Dean at the Hocking College School of Natural Resources in Ohio. He implemented PLT into the school’s curriculum.
Outstanding Educator
Michael Stewart
Michael Stewart is a naturalist with the Miami County Park District in Troy, Ohio, where he also serves as a PLT facilitator.