Joe Blanton

Joe Blanton is currently a Science Specialist at The Shlenker School, where responsibilities include teaching physical, earth, and life sciences to students in PreK-4 through 5th grade, utilizing both indoor and outdoor classroom settings. Previously, Joe served as the Adult Programs Director and Director of Conservation at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, where efforts focused on developing adult educational programs and implementing conservation strategies across a significant urban landscape. Additional experience includes Project Manager at Urban Harvest, where Joe developed outdoor classrooms and taught gardening skills, and Assistant Project Manager at the UT School of Public Health, involved in a large clinical trial. Early career experience includes serving as a Research Associate at Energy Biosystems, managing projects related to molecular biology. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from The University of Texas at Austin.