The 2008 Alliance Awards for
Excellence in the
Field of
Environmental Education
Patricia F. Kane Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. V. Eugene Vivian (1915- 2008)
Dr. Vivian was ahead of his time. He founded New Jersey’s first National Environmental Education Landmark recognized by the US Dept. of the Interior: the Conservation and Environmental Studies Center at Whitesbog. He taught environmental studies from 1955 until his death, forseeing the importance of the field long before the establishment of Earth Day. Through the 1960s he directed the Experienced Teacher Fellowship Program In Environmental Education at Glassboro, Trenton, and Montclair State Colleges. He went on to direct field science study at the New Jersey School of Conservation, and contributed to the documentation of the state’s ecosystems. Many camp managers relied on him to build substantive educational programs for them. His published works include subject source material, direct instruction, and resources for instructors, and he would instill a fascination for the natural world in people of all ages. He advised park managers, the Pinelands Commission, The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Township of Little Egg Harbor, and he donated the first books to the library at Catus Island County Park which is now named for him.
ANJEE will miss his expertise and his unflagging enthusiasm for environmental stewardship.
Environmental Educator-Nonformal Sector
Works with Schools: Sue Ann Slotterback
Sue is the Program Director for NJAS Nature Center of Cape May. Sue fully embraces the constructivist approach to learning: Do it. Experience it. Learn from it. She sets the example of "jumping in," whether it be seining at Cape May Harbor, examining muck at low tide, or studying zonation at a local tidal creek. Sue is all about awareness to action. Because of Sue's work with New Jersey schools, trails have been built, raptors have been discovered, horseshoe crabs have been saved, and most importantly, students have been engaged in experiences that connected them to their natural world. This is critical if we hope to invoke a life long desire to be proactive stewards of this earth.
Sue supports programming for the ANJEE Southern Region and has served on ANJEE’s advisory board. She serves on the Board of Directors of the of New Jersey Marine Science Education Association.
ANJEE looks forward to working with Sue for many years to come.
Environmental Educator-Formal Sector
Individual: John D. Moore
John is an educator and researcher & works at the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT). Over 27 years, John developed & was the leading force behind the current "Geospatial Technologies Program”, as it grew from “Environmental Science” to “Geoscience & Remote Sensing (RS)” to the current GIS & RS. John's work made it possible for BCIT to become the NJ GLOBE Program Partner for the USA GLOBE Program.
His students & he are working on two international projects: one concerning seasons & biomes, and another representing watershed dynamics in GIS. He conducts Teacher Training Workshops for GLOBE certification & facilitates GLOBE activities, which are open to the public. Thanks, John, for bringing the whole world a little closer.
President’s Award
Elizabeth Faircloth
The President and Trustees may recognize a current ANJEE leader who has gone beyond the “call of duty”. Elizabeth has worn many hats during her years in ANJEE, but her service in ANJEE’s corporate financial management stands out. This is a job that intimidates most members. Elizabeth served on and then chaired the Finance Committee, served as Acting Treasurer, administered grants, helped re-invest ANJEE’s endowment, re-organized ANJEE’s bookkeeping and reestablish its tax reporting processes, reviewed new bylaws and organizational structure for financial propriety, and is now planning fundraising activities for ANJEE’s 25th anniversary.
Elizabeth does the work that no one else is doing. She does it in such a thoughtful, calm way that she calms those around her. She balances attention to detail with long-term planning.
Many members have expertise in hands-on education, but not many also have expertise in corporate management.
Thanks, Elizabeth, for all you do!
Awards were presented during the Alliance's Annual Awards Banquet
during the Annual New Jersey Environmental Education Conference.
Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel and Conference Center
900 Scudders Mills Road
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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