As an educator, land steward, and certified permaculturalist, I am committed to lending my skill
sets to meet the needs of diverse populations interested in connecting, reconnecting or getting to
know Nana Echeri (Mother Earth) through land-based initiatives, programs and workshops. ​

I have taught in the K–12 setting, carried out research on empowering student voice and
culturally responsive teaching, designed various curriculums, mentored adults, and coordinated
schoolwide outdoor education and college preparatory programs. Outside of the classroom, I
have presented at international conferences and universities on transformative pedagogy and
educational approaches. I am also a co-author of
Freirean Echoes: Scholars and Practitioners Dialogue on Critical Ideas in Education, where I write
about inspiring hope in the traditional classroom setting.

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Today, my work combines all my previous experiences through the creation of land-based
curriculum and programming that centers itself in hands-on land-based work.
 

If you or your organization is interested in learning more about permaculture,
watershed management, soil health, or desert agriculture, please reach out and let's start a conversation on how we can work together to help our local ecosystems thrive.