Biography: James Monroe

Believe that conserving our earth' resources should be a high priority and also love the beauty of nature, untouched by human hand.  Love to read and enjoy daily use items that have been transformed into works of art.  Plumbing fixtures such as faucets & sinks would be my favorite.

Focus on how to train teachers and educators, such as those who work in nature centers, zoos and parks, on how they can bring environmental education into their classrooms and teaching situations.  This includes water conservation.

Every educator at this point is struggling with ‘No Child Left Behind.’Instructors dealing with NCLB refrain from other activities. They only teach to the test because there is not time for anything else,” she added. “Our goal is to work within the system. Teachers really can’t do much about NCLB. It is a hard fact that exists.

Meanwhile, students present myriad other challenges that include attention deficit disorder, depression and obesity.

Assistance waits outdoors, starting with the change of scenery and the breath of fresh air and continuing with the exercise benefits of nature hikes.

Get the children away from the computer monitor. Take them outside. Show them there is life beyond Xbox and Playstations. Let them interact with the natural environment, for younger students, one idea is to take them on a nature walk. This need not be in a nature center. It could be the stream that flows behind the school. Check out what’s happening in nature out there.