Stephanie Bundenthal

Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, excelling in team collaboration and curriculum development. Skilled in implementing Next Generation Science Standards and fostering inclusive learning environments. Successfully recruited and mentored over 200 volunteers, enhancing community engagement and student success.

• Grant Team Contributor obtaining $1M grant through NSF
• Secure over $11,000 in funding for science, environmental education and STEAM programs
• Awarded $5000 grant from Wildlife inc. to establish after-school plant-based, environmental education club
• Organized education colloquium for Bay Area-Ed Camp. Including acquiring over $5000 in donations each year, schedule key note speakers, oversaw panel discussions
• Presenter at First Annual Earth Expeditions World Community Conference, Cincinnati OH
• Presenter at Computer Using Educators Student Powered Showcase, Napa CA

• California Teaching Certificate 2006-present
• Inquiry Learning Interpretive Techniques
• English Language Teaching Certificate
• California Naturalist Certification
• Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT)
• Project Wet
• Project Learning Tree
• Project WILD
• S.T.E.A.M
• Next Generation Science Standards-CA

My goal is to work as a steward, with a passionate dedicated team to protect the natural and cultural resources of Plumas County through nature based education, recreation and stewardship activities.  I will use my gifts, passion, and knowledge to build a community that has a deep connection with nature to create the way for the next child in the woods.