Susan Ash-Sanford
Painesville
Summary
Innovative professional with a background in environmental education and curriculum development. Know for strong stakeholder engagement and effective communication, contributing to enhanced educational outcomes and community support for environmental initiatives.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Education Coordinator
Lake Metroparks
Kirtland
09.2010 - Current
- Developed engaging environmental education programs for diverse audiences.
- Coordinated community outreach events to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.
- Led workshops on sustainable practices for schools and local organizations.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for educational programs across multiple parks.
- Evaluated existing programs and made recommendations for improvements or new initiatives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to coordinate special events that promote conservation efforts.
- Developed partnerships with businesses, government agencies, non-profits regarding sustainable development efforts.
- Developed and implemented environmental education programs for a diverse audience.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and materials to support the educational objectives of the program.
- Maintained records of program activities, including attendance numbers and participant feedback.
- Coordinated with local schools and organizations to provide outreach services on environmental topics.
- Organized outdoor field trips for students to explore natural habitats in their area.
- Created and utilized lesson plans and teaching materials to enhance classes.
- Presented educational programs to public.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats and lesson presentations for diverse topics.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing.
Elementary School Teacher
Willoughby-Eastlake Schools
Willoughby
08.1976 - 07.2010
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse elementary subjects.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress effectively.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities to enrich curriculum experiences.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
- Handled challenging classroom behaviors with positive and affirming techniques.
- Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
- Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
Education
Master of Science - Outdoor Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH 03.1976 - 05.1980
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lake Erie College
Painesville , OH 09.1971 - 06.1975
Skills
- Program development
- Curriculum design
- Community outreach
- Workshop facilitation
- Environmental Education
- Stakeholder engagement
- Network development
- Schedule management
- Schedule creation
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Permanent Ohio teaching certification in elementary education
Accomplishments
- Martha Holden Jennings scholar
- Outstanding teacher of the year
- Lake Metroparks employee of the quarter 2018
- Lake Metroparks Quality Service Award of Excellence 2020
- Lake Metroparks employee of the quarter 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Education Coordinator
Lake Metroparks
09.2010 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Willoughby-Eastlake Schools
08.1976 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Outdoor Education
University of Akron
03.1976 - 05.1980
Bachelor of Science - Education
Lake Erie College
09.1971 - 06.1975