Biography
Tanya is a 蘑菇短视频alum! She graduated in 2000 with her B.S. in Elementary Education
and a concentration in Biology. She has a M.S. in Environmental Education from Montreat
College. <br>Tanya is a full-time instructor in Parks and Recreation Management at
蘑菇短视频 and has been an educator for 25 years. Tanya was an adjunct
instructor in PRM for 9 years before starting full-time. She created three courses
in her adjunct role: Introduction to Environmental Interpretation, Environmental Education
Experiences, and Sites, Facilities, and Programs: A Field-Based Comparison of EE
Providers.<br>For 21 years Tanya was an educator for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
While there she coordinated the statewide Project WILD program, which teaches educators,
through a series of workshops, how to educate others about wildlife and our natural
resources through interdisciplinary, often outdoors-based, developmentally appropriate
activities. She also taught a variety of wildlife education programs, held family
fishing events, and gave community presentations. Before leaving the Commission,
Tanya created the Women鈥檚 Outdoor Skills Academy program based on the national Becoming
and Outdoors Woman program. <br>Central to Tanya鈥檚 teaching philosophy is the belief
that the most impactful learning happens through community engagement, hands-on experience,
and a deep connection to place. She integrates authentic experiences that allow students
to practice their skills whenever possible. Tanya believes in challenging students
to not just learn content, but to actively participate in shaping the communities
and environments they serve.
Teaching Interests
PRM 270 Leadership and Group Dynamics<br> PRM 320 Environmental Education Experiences<br>PRM
321 Introduction to Environmental Education<br>PRM 323 Leisure and Pursuit of Happiness<br>PRM
365 Nature Rx<br>PRM 435 Sites, Facilities, and Programs: A Field-Based Comparison
of EE Providers
