Virginia Sea Grant Educator Network
Virginia Sea Grant seeks to increase the coastal and ocean literacy of citizens, students, teachers, culinary industry members, consumers, and local resource managers. We have a team of educators based at the Virginia Institute for Marine Science (VIMS), as well as affiliated educators at partner institutions throughout the state.
Current VASGEN Network Members
Name | Title | Affiliation | Interests | |
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Erin Peters Burton | Director, Center for Equity Through Science Education | George Mason | STEM, Equity & Inclusion |
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Celia Cackowski | Marine Education Specialist | VIMS | Digital Resources, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts |
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John Chermak | Faculty, School of Geosciences | Virginia Tech | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Victoria Corbin | Assistant Dean for Outreach & Student Engagement | Virginia Tech | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Kerry Cresawn | Director, STEM Center | JMU | STEM/Engineering, Equity & Inclusion |
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Elizabeth Edmonson | Professional Development Coordinator | VCU | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Kristie Gutierrez | Assistant Professor | ODU | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Robbie Higdon | Assistant Professor, School of Education | JMU | Pre-Service Training, STEM/Engineering |
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Jennifer Kidd | Professional Development Coordinator | ODU | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Meredith Kier | Associate Professor and Chair, Curriculum & Instruction | William & Mary | Pre-Sevice Training, Field Experiences |
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Lisa Lawrence | Marine Education Program Leader | VIMS | Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts |
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Jennifer Maeng | Research Assistant Professor, School of Education | UVA | Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts |
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Remy Pangle | Director, Center for Advancement of Sustainable Energy (PACE) | JMU | Renewable Energy, Earth Science, STEM |
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Charlotte Parks | Advisor & Recruiter, Academy of Integrated Science | Virginia Tech | Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences |
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Bethany Smith | Marine Education Specialist | VIMS | Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts |
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Melinda VanDevelder | Professional Development | VCU | Pre-Service Training, Field Experiences, Broader Impacts |
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Angela Webb | Assistant Professor, School of Education | JMU | Pre-Service Training, Equity & Inclusion, STEM/Engineering, Environmental Science |