How long have you worked at Stone Lab?

1989 − present: part-time Workshop Assistant, now as needed
1990 − 2000: Attended as Graduate Student, Teaching Assistant for Higher Aquatic Plants, Aquatic Entomology, Entomology for Teachers
2002 − Present: Instructor for Intro to Local Flora, then Local Flora for Teachers starting in 2004
Former Friends of Stone Lab board member.

Where are you from?

Currently permanent resident at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, originally from Chillicothe, Ohio

Where did you do your studies?

1981, B.S., Natural Resources Management, The Ohio State University
2000, M.S. Environmental Science, The Ohio State University, specializing in wetland studies

What’s your research about?

Thesis: Aquatic Insect Emergence
Work: Wildlife hazards, birds, vegetation, insects, wetlands involved with land preservation on the Lake Erie Islands; inventory work with birds, vegetation, other organisms; operate nature camp for children through Land Conservancy.

What’s your favorite thing about Stone Lab?

The hands−on field approach to learning as well as the enthusiasm of the students.

What are your hobbies?

Grape growing and gardening, ice fishing, camping, birding, botanizing

Course Taught at Stone Laboratory

EEOB 511: Local Flora for Teachers