Meet our UNLV bloggers:
SHARON K. SCHAFER
Trip Leader
Boulder City, Nevada
Schafer is both a wildlife biologist and artist who is
dedicated to the creation of fine art images that promote a deeper
understanding and appreciation of the beauty and diversity of the natural
world. She is a signature member of Artists for Conservation and the Society of
Animal Artists, and her paintings are shown in museums throughout North America.
She has served as Artist-in-Resident on numerous trips to the sub-Antarctic
islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Learn More - http://skschaferart.com/bio/
MARGARET N. (PEG)
REES, PhD
Trip Leader
Boulder City, Nevada
Rees is a geologist and feminist science educator who has
taught at both the community college and university levels, worked in oil
exploration, and conducted National Science Foundation-funded research
primarily in Antarctica, China, and the western United States. She is a
recipient of the U.S. Congressional Polar Medal, and Mt. Rees (780 29'S 1620
29'E) in Victoria Land, Antarctica was named in her honor. She currently serves
as Vice Provost for Educational Outreach at UNLV and Executive Director of the UNLV
Public Lands Institute.
Learn More -http://edoutreach.unlv.edu/staff/margaret-n-rees
JACKIE JAEGER
Science Learning Strategist
Rose Warren Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
Jaeger
is a Title One elementary school learning strategist specializing in
science and outdoor education who has taught with the Clark County
School District for 18 years. She has earned both the University of
Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension Service’s Nevada Naturalist program
certificate and a Nevada State Certification in Environmental Education
& Interpretation through the UNLV Public Lands Institute. In
addition to bringing back her experience and insight to her students
from her global travels, Jackie has a garden at her school site where
she teaches the children about organic gardening and connecting to
nature.
