People

People

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a regional and national leader pioneering urban environmental education with innovative programs, the country’s most ambitious environmental art program, the area’s only wildlife clinic, Pennsylvania’s first Nature Preschool, and a commitment to stewarding our land. Our expert staff and dedicated board of trustees work to achieve our mission to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. 

For general inquiries contact us at 215-482-7300 or info@schuylkillcenter.org

  • Staff

    staff

    Leigh Ashbrook
    Nature Preschool Teacher
    leigh@schuylkillcenter.org

    Mae Axelrod
    Director of Communications
    mae@schuylkillcenter.org

    Ciel Blau
    Nature Preschool Substitute Teacher
    ciel@schuylkillcenter.org

    Ilya Blender
    Exhibitions and Art Programs Manager
    billy@schuylkillcenter.org

    Patricia Boyle
    Development Assistant
    patty@schuylkillcenter.org

    Alyssa Campbell
    Nature Preschool Lead Teacher
    alyssa@schuylkillcenter.org

    Lily Casebeer
    Rehabilitation Assistant
    lily@schuylkillcenter.org

    Jayla Clark
    AWE Summer Fellow
    jayla@schuylkillcenter.org

    Meghan Costello
    Director of Finance and Administration
    meghan@schuylkillcenter.org

    LJ Davis
    Nature Preschool Teacher
    ljdavis@schuylkillcenter.org

    Blaine Elliott
    Office Manager
    blaine@schuylkillcenter.org

    Megan Farrell
    Nature Preschool Lead Teacher
    mfarrell@schuylkillcenter.org

    Sydney Glisan
    Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
    sydney@schuylkillcenter.org

    Steve Goin
    Director of Land and Facilities
    steve@schuylkillcenter.org

    Melanie Grue
    Nature Preschool Lead Teacher
    melanie@schuylkillcenter.org

    Victoria Holderer
    Land Stewardship Coordinator
    victoria@schuylkillcenter.org

    Beatrice Kelly
    Registrar
    beatrice@schuylkillcenter.org

    Jillian Kesselman
    Nature Preschool Teacher
    jillian@schuylkillcenter.org

    Caroline Linz
    Director of Development
    caroline@schuylkillcenter.org

    Katie Lutzker
    Nature Preschool Substitute Teacher
    katie@schuylkillcenter.org

    Erin Mooney
    Executive Director
    erin@schuylkillcenter.org

    Marianne Moore
    Nature Preschool Lead Teacher
    marianne@schuylkillcenter.org

    Declan Murphy
    Environmental Educator
    declan@schuylkillcenter.org

    Justine O’Gara
    Manager of Camp Programs
    justine@schuylkillcenter.org

    Dallas Perrin
    Land Coordinator
    dallas@schuylkillcenter.org

    Kylie Rancourt
    Nature Preschool Teacher
    kylie@schuylkillcenter.org

    Craig S Richie
    Events Manager
    craig@schuylkillcenter.org

    Aaliyah Green Ross
    Director of Education
    aaliyah@schuylkillcenter.org

    Becca Ryder
    Early Childhood Program Manager
    becca@schuylkillcenter.org

    Susan Slawinski
    Volunteer and Community Outreach Manager
    sslawinski@schuylkillcenter.org

    Matt Steuer
    Facilities Manager
    msteuer@schuylkillcenter.org

    Stephanie Stundon
    Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
    sstundon@schuylkillcenter.org

    Sky Templeton
    Environmental Educator
    sky@schuylkillcenter.org

    Nicholas Tonetti
    Environmental Educator
    nicholas@schuylkillcenter.org

    Liz Waeltz
    Sprouts Teacher
    liz@schuylkillcenter.org

    Sarah Watrud
    Director of Early Childhood Education
    sarah@schuylkillcenter.org

    Emma Weiss
    Nature Preschool Teacher
    eweiss@schuylkillcenter.org

    Robin Wilson
    Receptionist
    robin@schuylkillcenter.org

  • Board of Trustees

    Executive Committee

    Marilyn Tinari, President
    Staci Vernick, Vice President
    Stephen J. Kaufman, Secretary

    Board of Trustees

    Jane Bradley Alavi, MD, Trustee
    Mary Ann Boyer, Trustee
    Catriona Briger, Trustee
    John M Carpenter, Jr., Trustee
    Lauren Drinker Putnam, Trustee
    Neil Feinstein, Trustee
    Ellen W. Fernberger, Trustee
    Tom Kehoe, Trustee
    Ryan McDonald, Trustee

    Advisory Board

    Jane Bradley Alavi, MD, Trustee
    Mary Ann Boyer, Trustee
    Catriona Briger, Trustee
    John M Carpenter, Jr., Trustee
    Lauren Drinker Putnam, Trustee
    Neil Feinstein, Trustee
    Ellen W. Fernberger, Trustee
    Tom Kehoe, Trustee
    Ryan McDonald, Trustee