Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)
Hanna Jane Guendel has a strong background in environmental education and sustainability. Hanna Jane has experience in teaching and volunteering at various educational institutions, focusing on hands-on outdoor learning experiences. Hanna holds a Master of Education in Environmental Education and has a Bachelor of Arts in Written Arts and Environmental & Urban Studies. Hanna Jane's work history includes roles as a Sustainability Teacher at BUGS, Assistant Early Childhood Teacher at Brooklyn Waldorf School, and Assistant Teacher at Urban Forest Kinder, among others.
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS)
WEBSITE: www.BUGSbrooklyn.org MISSION: The mission of BUGS is to provide a hands-on, interdisciplinary education to young adolescents of all abilities and backgrounds, with a focus on real-world problem solving and the exploration of environmental, social and economic sustainability. BUGS students will excel in the core academic subjects and become engaged community members who are critical thinkers prepared to achieve excellence in high school and beyond. BUGS C.A.R.E.S. Community - We are inclusive, interdependent, respectful, compassionate and generous in serving others. Awareness - We are present, open-minded, reflective and honest. Reach - We stretch ourselves intellectually, emotionally and physically; approach mistakes as opportunities; and work diligently to reach excellence. Exploration - We experience the adventure of learning through inquiry and ingenuity in real-world problem solving. Student Voice - We express and act upon our ideas and share responsibility for our own learning and the betterment of our school and communities. ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY We recognize the impact of our actions on the planet, our community and ourselves, and we pursue viable long-term practices and big-picture thinking.