University of Calgary ~ Kananaskis Field Stations

Professional Background:

1988-2000 University of Calgary ~ Kananaskis Field Stations

Program Coordinator of Environmental & Ecology Education Programs for Schools and Public ~ design and development of programs that communicate peer-reviewed environmental research and foster ecological literacy through curriculum based field studies for K-12 students, professional development for educators, adult education and interpretive programs, and community service.

1980-84, Yellowhead School Division & Exshaw School District

1985-88 Teacher ~ Senior High Biology, Physics, Junior High Science, Math, Environmental Education and Professional Development Coordinator for Alberta Teachers’ Association Local. Junior High Special Education program for aboriginal students and Science, Math and Environmental Education Teacher.

1984-85 Cross Country Alberta & Cross Country Canada

Technical Director ~ development and administration of business plan and Olympic Game Plan for Cross Country Alberta. Contract Research ~ research and development of Sport Development Model for the sport of Cross Country Skiing in Canada.

Recent Workshops/Presentations:

2000 ESA Snowbird ~ Workshop Facilitator: “Perceptions of ecology: bridging the gap between academia and the public through education and communication.”

1999 ESA Spokane ~ Workshop Facilitator: “Environmental inquiry: learning science as science is practiced.” & “Encouraging student biological research.”

GOEOC Waterton Park ~ Workshop: “Successes, limitations & frontiers in ecosystem monitoring education programs.”

1998 ESA Baltimore ~ Poster: “Curriculum-based ecology education programs.”

Article ~ Mappin, M. J. 1998. Choosing an environmental monitoring education program. Green Teacher 55:12-15.

1997 ESA Albuquerque ~ Poster: “Utilizing research, management and education partnerships for the development of ecology education programs.

NAAEE Vancouver ~ Workshop: “Investigating watersheds: a window to the world.” & Paper: “Environmental education at university field stations.”

Provincial / National Committees:

1996-2000 Education Committee ~ Ecological Society of America

1998-2000 NABT Liaison ~ Ecological Society of America

1998-2000 Board Member ~ FEESA, An Environmental Education Society

1991-1992 Management Committee ~ Alberta Environment Land Conservation Education Program

1990-1991 Advisory Committee ~ Alberta Education Environmental & Education Curriculum

Provincial / National Awards:

2000 Emerald Award for Education (Recipient) ~ AB Foundation for Environmental Excellence

1999 Premier’s Award of Excellence (Bronze) ~ Alberta Government

1996 Emerald Award for Education (Finalist) ~ Alberta Foundation for Environmental Excellence

1994 National Award of Great Merit ~ Canadian Teachers’ Federation Roy C. Hilroy Fellowship

1990 Award of Appreciation ~ Alberta Teachers’ Association Environmental Education Council

Other Interests: Training for and competing in cross-country ski racing; attended Masters’ World Cups in

Switzerland 1999 and Sweden 2000. Currently training for first ever marathon, the Royal

Victoria Marathon: October 2000.