Education Team

About

The Education Team at Hartley Nature Center is dedicated to developing and delivering comprehensive environmental education programs. They design, coordinate, and teach nature-based curricula to children, families, and the community, fostering environmental stewardship and awareness through hands-on learning experiences.

Team members

Becca Bell

Co-Lead Teacher

Caitlin Neff

Co-Lead Teacher

Emma Richtman

Co-Lead Teacher

Jen Petry

Co-Lead Teacher

Jenni Stafford-Faris

Assistant Education Director

Joy Turnbull-Dunham

Family Educator

Kaitlin Erpestad

Preschool Director & Co-Lead T...

Maria Hopkins

Assistant Preschool Director &...

Mary Oliver

Education Director

Peter Ray

Education Coordinator