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—Natalie Welch
Education Operations Assistant—vacant
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—Joelle Norfleet
Student Leadership Team
Pennsylvania Student Leadership Coordinator—Kassie Fenn
Virginia Student Leadership Coordinator—Caleigh Remocaldo
Maryland Student Leadership Coordinator—Jocelyn Tuttle
Program Educators
Director of Education Field Programs and Student Leadership—Deidra Floyd
DC/MD Field Senior Manager—Dave Gelenter
PA Field Senior Manager—Kassie Fenn
VA Field Senior Manager—Ken Slazyk
Islands Field Senior Manager—Morgan Jones
Island Facilities Manager—David "Tweet" Pruitt
ARTHUR SHERWOOD
Captain/Educator—Tiffany Granberg
Program Manager/Educator—Jess Jenkins
BALTIMORE HARBOR
Captain/Educator—Ben Carver
Program Manager/Educator—Alyssa Crogan
HAMPTON ROADS
Captain/Educator—Jimmy Sollner
Program Manager/Educator—Josh Gilliand
JAMES RIVER
Captain/Educator—Aaron Bouchard
Program Manager/Educator—Julia Carson
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
Captain/Educator—Thomas Haynie
Program Manager/Educator—Caroline Jackson
Program Manager/Educator—Becca Porter
Program Manager/Educator—Soorya Thaivalappil
PORT ISOBEL WEST
Captain/Educator—Terry Parks
Program Manager/Educator—Robert Reynolds
Assistant Manager/Educator—Emme Tissue
POTOMAC RIVER
Captain/Educator—Damien Gibbons
Program Manager/Educator—Emily Burton
SMITH ISLAND
Captain/Educator—Jessie Marsh
Program Manager/Educator—Rachel Muth
Assistant Manager/Educator—Scott Higgins
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS EAST
Program Manager/Educator—Sumner Askin
Assistant Manager/Educator—Ashley Pope
VIRGINIA RIVERS & STREAMS WEST
Program Manager/Educator—Brooke Newton
Assistant Manager/Educator—Shepherd Waldenberger
