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Courtney MehurgScience (Middle/High School) < Back Courtney Mehurg Science (Middle/High School) Courtney Mehurg grew up in North Carolina and spent her childhood years exploring the outdoors and local wildlife, participating in sports, and playing the saxophone in various bands throughout middle and high school. Her love of animals, and reptiles in particular, led her to earn degrees in zoology at North Carolina State University. During her time there, she continued to be heavily involved in musical performance, while discovering her love of education as a teaching assistant in undergraduate and graduate school. Graduate courses took her to some unique locations around the world; including Namibia, South Africa, Australia (Heron Island along the Great Barrier Reef), the Galapagos Islands, and Puerto Rico. Upon finishing her degrees, she decided to take on her first teaching position as a middle school science teacher at Addlestone Hebrew Academy in Charleston, SC. From there she would go onto to teach for a total of 7 years in both private and public schools in South Carolina and Massachusetts. She then moved back to North Carolina, along the Southern Outer Banks, and took on the full-time position of mother to her young daughter and son, now eight and five. She also spent much of these years actively involved in the NC Sierra Club as secretary of the newly formed Croatan Group. She now lives in Bedford, NH, where she enjoys spending time with her family, getting outdoors at every chance, hiking, skiing, foraging, and engaging in environmental and political activism. Education Master of Science in Zoology with a Minor in Physiology from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) Bachelor of Science in Zoology from North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) Work Experience 2022-Present: Science teacher at 2nd Nature Academy 2010-2012: Middle school science teacher at Annie Sullivan Middle School (Franklin, MA) 2009-2010: Middle school science teacher at Remington Middle School (Franklin, MA) 2007-2009: 5th-8th grade science teacher at Ashley Hall (Charleston, SC) 2005-2007: 5th-8th grade science teacher at Addlestone Hebrew Academy (Charleston, SC) Graduate School: Teaching assistant for laboratory courses in Ecology, Herpetology, and Introduction to Zoology Undergraduate School: Teaching assistant for a laboratory course in Computer Science

2nd Nature Academy classes regularly utilizes outdoor space for inquiry and exploration, Project Based Learning experiences, Place-based Education opportunities. Our new, healthy, high-performance school building boasts spacious, well appointed classrooms with large windows that provide ample natural daylight and natural air flow. Small class sizes, flexible seating options, and creative classroom arrangements enhance the learning experience and provide for social distancing while indoors. COVID-19: A HEALTHY EDUCATION 2nd Nature Academy is situated on a 39 acre campus in South Nashua, NH/Dunstable, MA and abuts roughly 700 acres of pristine conserved and protected land. 2nd Nature Academy classes regularly utilize this outdoor space for inquiry and exploration, Project Based Learning experiences, Place-based Education opportunities, and environmental science activities, as well as other authentic, hands-on, learning practices. Our modern and healthy, high-performance facilities boast spacious, well-appointed classrooms with large windows that provide ample natural daylight and natural air flow. As has always aligned with our philosophy, outdoor time is encouraged whenever possible. With abundant open air classroom spaces, multiple fields, expansive forests, an educational animal barn, school vegetable gardens, freshwater ponds, glacial eskers, rolling hills, and seasonal wetlands and bogs, there is adequate space for all classes to participate in meaningful outdoor educational experiences throughout the day. Current COVID-19 health considerations include: Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting using EPA-approved cleaners and sanitizers Frequent hand-washing for all ages Frequent use of outdoor spaces, including outdoor classrooms Classroom windows open whenever possible Heat recovery ventilation system in all buildings Strict adherence to sick policies While COVID-19 vaccination is not required to enroll in our programs, we do require children to receive the immunizations required by New Hampshire state law and regulation for attendance at public schools.

2nd Nature Academy (SNA) is seeking a middle and high school history/social studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year for our expanding Upper School. History Teacher (Middle/High School) Full- or Part-Time About the job If you are looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting, innovative, and engaging learning environment characterized by small class sizes, a collaborative atmosphere, and an ongoing dialogue with your students as they develop academic and 21st Century skills, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications, teaching philosophy, and interest in the position. Candidates with experience or training in multiple age groups and grade levels are preferred. We are seeking educators who see themselves as mentors, and who are dedicated to student personal growth and wish to serve as an engaged facilitator of student-driven inquiry. SNA strives to innovate the learning journey by: Developing the classroom as a collaborative, problem-solving community Collaborating with colleagues to develop lessons and challenges that are transdisciplinary Setting and maintaining high academic expectations Designing learning experiences and challenges that are connected to the subject and have real-world application Using engaging performance-based assessment tools Planning and structuring student exhibitions of learning Guiding student reflection and debriefing processes Increasing student comprehension, motivation, and investment in their own learning Improving student mindset, habits, and skills that will prepare them for success in future learning, in career, and in life itself Engaging students to become more invested in their own learning APPLY NOW The ideal candidate The ideal candidate will have: Teaching experience at the middle and high school level Experience in non-traditional classroom environments Experience with project-based, problem-based, and inquiry-based learning Facility and comfort with incorporating technology and hands-on learning experiences Willingness to experiment and try new methods and approaches Ability to work collaboratively within the teaching community Ability to develop fun, engaging, and innovative challenges Willingness to promote understanding and communication in a diverse learning environment Willingness to accept feedback and desire to learn and grow Requirements Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes options in: health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), child tuition discount, employee tuition assistance, and more! BACK TO ALL JOBS

The Enrichment Center @ 2nd Nature Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking summer STEM + Art Instructors to lead one or more of our Brainwave STEAM summer day camps. Brainwave Camps: STEM + Art Instructors Seasonal About the job The Enrichment Center @ 2nd Nature Academy in Nashua, NH is seeking summer STEAM instructors to lead one or more of our Brainwave STEAM summer day camps. We seek detail-oriented, organized, curious, self-starters who have a background in science, technology, engineering, art, or math to teach and inspire school-age kids in a fun, summer camp atmosphere. For anticipated day camp offerings, please see below. This candidate must be dependable and thrive in a flexible environment. Just as importantly, we are searching for people who can manage a classroom of children ranging in ages from 6 to 14 yrs, depending on the camp. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES Class planning and preparation Update and detailing lesson plans Create materials lists and costs (templates provided) Manage junior counselors, if present Model good citizenship Respect students and colleagues Trustworthy and honest Adaptable team player Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment Monitor and ensure the safety of campers and materials Active engagement with campers during classes, lunch/snack and outdoor play breaks, and drop-off/pick-up Maintain classroom discipline for groups of 10-12 campers Logistical responsiblities Set up and thorough clean up of spaces Store materials properly Hours Pre-camp planning : 4 hrs paid planning time per camp + 3 hrs on-campus training First weekly day of camp: 7:30am-4:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (extra time for set up in AM) Last weekly day of camp: 8:00am - 5:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (<1hr extra time for clean up) Regular camp hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, with 30 min unpaid break (if taken) Access to reliable transportation Commit to the following camp preparation , due ~4 weeks prior to camp date Pre-camp planning time and submit revised lesson plans and detailed materials list (templates provided) First aid /CPR training, if not already certified (we can also help provide this training) On-site ~3-hour counselor training to review rules, process, and campus tour (date is TBD but will be before the start of the season) APPLY NOW The ideal candidate We are looking for instructors with skillsets who can teach the following types of camps: Art Canvas Painting & Drawing Basic Art Principles & History Paper Crafting Fairy Houses & Nature Crafts Cardboard Engineering & Cosplay Jewelry Making & Duct Tape Fashion Accesories Literary, Visual & Theater Arts STEM Culinary Chemistry Detective Mystery Minecraft Python Coding Atomic Odyssey: Physics & Chemistry Collide Requirements KEY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Experience teaching kids ages 6-14 preferred , including experience being summer camp counselor Educational or professional background , or demonstrated passion in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math): Life science (e.g., immunology, molecular biology, marine biology) Social sciences (e.g., economics, sociology) Engineering (e.g., software, mechanical, electrical, biomedical) Arts and design (e.g., visual, digital, fashion design, architecture) Math (e.g., calculus, physics, statistics) Good communication skills , attention to detail, and a joyful approach to teaching English language proficiency Benefits Part-Time/Seasonal Employee discounts offered to Campus Cafe. Competitive benefits packages available for Full Time employees BACK TO ALL JOBS

Top of Page About the Organization About the Project Engage Your Child 3,431 lbs. of water carried and $1,959 donated in 2024! Service Learning October 2024 Water Walk: Clean Water for All MAIN MENU Every day, we turn on a tap to access clean water for drinking, cooking, washing, watering lawns, and recreation. However, millions of children around the world do not enjoy this same luxury. Instead, they will walk miles several times a day to gather heavy buckets of water, often not fit for drinking. A vast majority of these children will miss critical learning time in school and even risk getting sick, or worse, from drinking contaminated water. By partnering with Thank You Project, SNA students learn about water crises around the world and they are challenged to think critically about global access to water, water quality, water conservation, and droughts. While engaging in our annual Water Walk, our student body is provided the opportunity to experience a small taste of what it means to walk in these other children's shoes. We hope to teach our fellow students to appreciate this precious resource and learn about their role in preserving it. Mission Change the lives of people by providing rural areas with drinking water, education, and enlightenment. Programs Access to Clean Water Providing the equipment necessary to dig fresh water wells. Access to Education Establishing a scholarship fund for deserving students who cannot afford the cost of university tuition (only $2,000 per year). Community Building a spiritual center. Water Walk 2024 The SNA students take part in an annual Water Walk to raise funds for Thank You Project to continue building wells and increasing access to fresh, clean water in rural Nigeria. Our student body fills bucket of water by our farm gardens and camp HQ and carries it across campus to feed to our barn animals. As students have the opportunity to "walk a mile" in other children's shoes and get a glimpse into daily life for millions of children like them around the world, families and friends are encouraged to "pledge" for their student's participation and help raise funds to build more wells. Sponsor Your Student How to Engage Children Service learning is not just about donating. In fact, the meaning is in the name. At SNA, students perform acts of service as a means of education about the greater world around us, the role we each play in our communities, and how we can all contribute to building a better future. We encourage families with children of all ages to further this discussion at home to engage their children as active participants in both acts of service and acts of giving. 1 Have a conversation about the global water crisis in a way that is manageable for your child's age. 2 Discuss the many privileges your child enjoys with easy access to fresh, clean water. Have them give you some ideas about what they can do to better conserve water in their daily practices. 3 Encourage them to contribute an amount they deem fair to a Thank You Project donation. If your child earns an allowance, you can compare what they may be choosing to sacrifice to help make clean water available to a child like them somewhere.

Melissa CoakleyGrade 5/6 (Upper Elementary) < Back Melissa Coakley Grade 5/6 (Upper Elementary) Melissa was born and raised in Merrimack, NH. She spent her childhood in the woods, writing stories, riding bikes, and reading every book she could find. After high school, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in French, with a minor in Government, and a concentration in Theatre, from Smith College in Northampton, MA, including a year abroad at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. She began her education career in Windham, NH, teaching French and Spanish to elementary grades three to five, and running their vibrant theatre productions. After earning her Master’s in Education from Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, specializing in integrating the arts into curriculum, she began teaching middle school Spanish in Windham, NH and running the theatre department for grades six through eight. Melissa taught 5th and 6th grade Science and Math at St. John the Baptist in Peabody, MA, and, most recently, taught STEM to grades K-6 at Windham Academy in Windham, NH. She lives in Dracut, MA with her daughter and their beloved two dogs. Education Master of Education from Lesley University Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature with concentrations in Theatre and Government from Smith College Work Experience 2022-Present: Upper elementary teacher at 2nd Nature Academy 2020-2022: Kindergarten-grade 6 paraprofessional and STEM educator (Windham, NH) 2014-2017: Grades 5-6 math & science teacher at St. John the Baptist Catholic School (Peabody, MA) 2010-2014: Grade 6 Spanish teacher at Windham Middle School (Windham, NH) 2007-2013: Elementary and Middle School Theatre Director (Windham, NH) 2002-2015 Summer Camp Director (Windham, NH) 2002-2010: Grades 3-5 World Language teacher at Center School (Windham, NH)

Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy is seeking flexible team members for our early childhood education programs. Early Childhood Education Team Member Full Time About the job Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy is seeking flexible team members for our early childhood education programs . On the job training is provided. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide quality, nurturing child care and hands-on early learning experiences Engage with children in outdoor/nature based activities as well as in a classroom setting Work collaboratively to maintain consistent written and verbal communication with the families of children in your care Help maintain the cleanliness of your classroom and the center APPLY NOW The ideal candidate The ideal candidate: enjoys working with young children. has an interest in growing and learning. enjoys spending time outdoors. is comfortable getting on a child's level and engaging with them. is reliable, responsible, and safety-minded. Requirements Strong communication skills Punctuality and reliability Propensity to work collaboratively as a member of a team Willingness to embrace outdoor education Preferred: Experience working with young children Preferred: CPR Certification Preferred: Child Development Associate Certification Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes options in: health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), child tuition discount, employee tuition assistance, and more! BACK TO ALL JOBS

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Xiangli (Nini) WuMandarin (Chinese)Mathematics (Middle/High School) < Back Xiangli (Nini) Wu Mandarin (Chinese) Mathematics (Middle/High School) Xiangli Wu, also known as Nini, was born and raised in Zongyang County, Tongling City, China. Nini knew she wanted to be a teacher from an early age. Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English, Nini graduated from university and went on to work for 15 years as an English teacher in China. Nini has also long held an affinity for mathematics, developing her skills to the calculus level during high school. During college, she instructed middle school students in a variety of mathematics and completed a course in Mathematics Teaching Methods. After school, in addition to her positions as an English teacher, Nini prepared students for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), a competition that is considered a major gateway to prestigious Chinese colleges. In 2018, Nini moved to the US and began working at Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy as an early childhood teacher, before joining the Academy as a Mandarin language and middle/high school math teacher. Nini is passionate about her students having fun as they learn. She believes that teaching, in turn, has provided her with the ability to improve her skills and broaden her horizons. Nini has been building and refreshing her math foundation in the areas of algebra, calculus, and geometry, involved in a self-taught mission using standard college texts (Drooyan/Franklin's Elementary Algebra for College Students , and Howard Anton's Calculus ). In her spare time, Nini enjoys gardening, listening to music, knitting, and spending time with her family, both here and in China. Education Associate Degree in Elementary Education from Anqing Normal University Certificates Teaching Certificate for Middle School (Chinese Education Bureau) Mandarin Certificate (Anqing Normal University) CET-4 (Fluent in English, Chinese Education Bureau) Work Experience 2019-Present Mandarin and precalculus teacher at 2nd Nature Academy Middle & High School 2018-2019 Toddler and Preschool Teacher at Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy 2010-2018 English teacher (grades 6-9) and curriculum/testing development at Bannichengzhang Education Center (Shanghai, China) 2007-2010 English teacher (grades 6-9) at Wuqing/Quanfangwei Education Center (Shanghai, China) 2004-2007 English teacher (grades 7-9) at Quanxin Secondary School (Anqing, China) 2003-2004 English teacher (grades 10 & 11) at Wenkai High School (Anqing, China)

Top of Page About the Organization About the Project Engage Your Child Service Learning November 2024 - Project B Holiday Gifts for Children in Need MAIN MENU The holiday season is full of lights, loved ones, feasting, and, yes, gift giving across many different cultures, religions, and traditions. For some families, however, it is a time of increased financial stress and children going without. That's why each year around the holidays, we don our Santa hats and return to one of our favorite service learning projects to help change that for some local families. Each November, we run a gift card drive as part of Marguerite's Place Holiday Giving Program. The recipients are mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness and/or fleeing from unsafe domestic conditions. Through community donations, these mothers are provided the opportunity to do their own holiday shopping for their children, and also fulfill their needs for basic necessities. So, yet again, we invite you to join us in spreading warmth, security, and joy this holiday season! Mission Marguerite’s Place is on a mission to transform the lives of families working to achieve safety, stability and independence by fostering connection and providing holistic, individual and group support offerings, including transitional housing for women and their children, as well as early childhood education, and group-based community programs for all. Programs Transitional Housing Safe, private apartments where mothers and children experiencing homelessness can stabilize and rebuild. Early Childhood Education Low-cost child care with social-emotional learning curricula that ensures children meet their developmental milestones. Community Programming Supportive group programming where parents develop success skills and build meaningful connections. Sponsored Families 2024 Family 1: Ashlyn and her son, Ayden (10) Family 2: Felicia, her son, Farell (10) and daughter, Faith (4) Sponsor a Gift How to Engage Children Service learning is not just about donating. In fact, the meaning is in the name. At SNA, students perform acts of service as a means of education about the greater world around us, the role we each play in our communities, and how we can all contribute to building a better future. We encourage families with children of all ages to further this discussion at home to engage their children as active participants in both acts of service and acts of giving. 1 Discuss the issue of poverty with your child, in an age-appropriate manner. 2 Encourage them to contribute an amount they deem fair to a gift card donation. If your child earns an allowance, you can talk about the power of giving, for both the giver and the recipient. How do they feel when they receive a gift? What about when they give one? 3 Make a project of it! Ask your child if they would like to make a card for a family recipient, because gift giving doesn't solely need to be about monetary value. Sometimes the act of spreading love and cheer can go a long way in letting others know they are not alone.

Keishla LopezGrades K/1 (Lower Elementary) < Back Keishla Lopez Grades K/1 (Lower Elementary) Keishla, who also goes by Keila, was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico and is bilingual in Spanish and English. From a young age, she knew she wanted to work with children. Keishla would go on to obtain an associate degree in early childhood education with a concentration in science from Middlesex Community College, and began working in the field. Presently, she is enthustiastically pursuing additional coursework to better support her students and work toward completing her Bachelor's degree as she moves into elementary education. Residing in Hollis, NH with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs, Keishla is a "team mom" for the Hollis Brookline Jr Cavaliers D10 cheerleading team. When she's not engaged in her daughters' cheerleading, soccer, and theater activities, Keishla can be found enjoying Halloween movies (her attic is filled to the rafters with Halloween decor), drinking coffee, and indulging in Chinese food. Education Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with a Concentration in Science Work Experience 2023-Present: Kindergarten Teacher at 2nd Nature Academy 2022-2023: Lower Elementary (Grades 1/2) Classroom Aide at 2nd Nature Academy 2020-2022: Preschool teacher at Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy 2019: Infant teacher at Nature's Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy

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