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At EECO, it is our mission to be a leader in the promotion and facilitation of Environmental Education (EE), and to nurture knowledge, attitudes and behaviors. We want a healthy and sustainable environment, and the key to this is education. Through EECO, individuals and groups are not only educated, but also develop partnerships with other individuals and organizations. These partnerships strengthen EE in Ohio, leading to a more environmentally literate population and a healthier environment. You are welcome to become a partner and friend.

ABOUT US

IN FORMAL EDUCATION
Environmental education (EE) happens in classrooms all across Ohio, from preschools and daycare centers, to kindergarten through twelfth grade public and private schools, to colleges and universities. Explore our Best Practices for Environmental Education and grade specific links for information and resources for EE in formal education.

AWAY FROM SCHOOL

EE happens in many places away from the school building. There are many ways people can learn about the environment in the environment.

IN GOVERNMENT

Twenty-two state government agencies and eight federal agencies within Ohio have responsibilities related to the environment or environmental education (EE). These agencies make up the Ohio Interagency Council on Environmental Education.

IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Business and industry play an important role in environmental education. Many businesses provide EE programs through field trips for students, classroom visits, teacher workshops, or by providing financial support for education. As members of the regulated community, business and industry have an interest in quality environmental training and education for their employees. In the bigger picture, we all have a stake in good education to provide for a well informed citizenry and a well prepared workforce.

IN COMMUNITIES

EE happens in local communities throughout Ohio in parks, zoos, museums, nature and environmental education centers, soil and water conservation districts, government agencies, business and industry, environmental organizations, and other community-based groups. Chances are your community holds great opportunities for involvement and environmental learning for you, your family, neighbors, and friends.
Interested in starting a local EE program or learning more about EE in general? Look to our Best Practices for Environmental Education resource guide.
 

Officers

Brenda Metcalf, Executive Director
director@eeco-online.org





Jeff Montavon, President

Ohio EPA

jeffmontavon@gmail.com 





Mallory Sickle, Vice President

Mallory Sickle, M. Ed. Director, Camp Oty’Okwa

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio

msickle@bbbscentralohio.org 




Amanda Kriner,  Past President
Consultant
amandakriner@eeco-online.org

Jenny Adkins, Secretary
MAD Scientist Associates, LLC
jennyadkins@eeco-online.org




Josh Dyer,  Treasurer
Crawford Park District
joshdyer@eeco-online.org


Holly Tucker, Advisor
Ohio Environmental Protection AgencyOffice of Environmental Education

holly.tucker@epa.ohio.gov 


Lydia Hunter, Advisor
Ohio Department of Education, Office of Learning and Instructional Strategies 
lydia.hunter@education.ohio.gov


Jen Dennison, Advisor
Ohio Department of Natural ResourcesDivision of Wildlife
jendennison@eeco-online.org



Membership Information Manager and Webmaster
administrator@eeco-online.org


Board of Directors


Lynn White
Butler Soil & Water Conservation District
lynnwhite@eeco-online.org


Denise Natoli Brooks

Central State University Extension

Southeast Regional Office

dbrooks@centralstate.edu 


Ebony Hood

Case Western Reserve


ebonynhood@gmail.com



Ann Drake
Brookville Middle School
drakea@brookvilleschools.org


Melissa Proffitt, M.A. | Education & Communications Specialist

Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District

 Melissa.Proffitt@co.warren.oh.us




Kassie Charnley

Merchandising Specialist at OverDrive, Inc.             

kcharnley09@gmail.com





Regional Directors

REGION 1 - CENTRAL OHIO
Delaware, Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union Counties
Linda Pettit
Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District
LPettit@franklinswcd.org

REGION 2 - NORTHWEST OHIO
Defiance, Seneca, Hancock, Putnam, VanWert, Paulding, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, & Wood Counties
REGION 3 - EAST NORTHEAST OHIO
Summit, Portage, Stark, Columbiana, Mahoning, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Guernsey, Belmont, Noble, & Monroe Counties
Sheila Cubick
REGION 4 - SOUTHWEST CENTRAL OHIO

Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, Mercer, Allen, Auglaize, & Hardin Counties

Vacant


REGION 5 - SOUTHWEST OHIO

Butler, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland, Adams & Warren Counties
Errin Howard
RiverWorks Discovery
errin@riverworksdiscovery.org

And

Gia Giammarinaro

gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov 



REGION 6 - NORTH CENTRAL OHIO

Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Ashland, Wayne, Holmes, Coshocton, Muskingum & Wyandot Counties
Karen Pryor 

kpryor@richlandcountyoh.gov


REGION 7 - SOUTHEAST OHIO
Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, Pike, Jackson, Scioto, Gallia, Lawrence, Ross & Washington Counties

Dan Vorisek 

dan@ruralaction.org

REGION 8 - NORTHEAST OHIO

Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Erie, Huron, Medina & Lorain Counties 
Dawn Wrench



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