Laura

Poetry deepens my connection to the earth, and my commitment to help create a just, peaceful and sustainable world. I work with other volunteers on environmental issues such as climate change, the cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the Portland Harbor superfund cleanup. I graduated from the PSU Leadership for Sustainability Education master's program with a certificate in Teaching Adult Learners. I've taught and tutored ESL and GED as well as a graduate course, Global Political Ecology. I have also worked with special needs students. An important part of my life-long learning has been to visit other places and cultures. I served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Uganda where I worked with primary teachers. I've learned to learn from those I teach!

I am an avid reader, mostly non-fiction currently. I also love fiction, poetry and books on spirituality. Films are also a big part of my life. I keep a journal and also write poetry when I have time. I love to dance, to hike and to travel. I ride my bike and bus it whenever possible. I'm dedicated to becoming place-literate--knowing about the ecology of where I live as well as its culture and history. Most of my free time is spent working with other community activists in creating a just, peaceful and sustainable world.