She loves to share her passion for the natural world and get students outside doing real science with real scientists. A native of the East Coast, Sharon has been traveling since she was young, both in the states and around the world. After completing her BS in Biology and Outdoor Education, she worked in the field of Outdoor Education for 15 years, then returned to school to get a teaching certificate and MA in Systems Thinking. Sharon has lived in the islands for over 25 years, and she and her family enjoy exploring new places and then returning home to the island.