Nov 6🌿 Educator Spotlight: Gwynne Stump!🥾 From studying lizards and earning a Ph.D. in Biology to teaching STEAM camps and caring for wildlife, Gwynne’s journey has always been rooted in science, curiosity, and a love of learning! 🔬 After moving to Western North Carolina, she fell in love with the incredible biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and her passion for science and teaching eventually led her to Muddy Sneakers. Today, Gwynne helps students discover that science isn’t just something found in a textbook. It’s happening all around them! Whether they’re exploring what lives beneath a log or investigating changes in matter, she encourages students to ask questions, get curious, and make discoveries of their own. 🌱 When she’s not leading outdoor adventures, Gwynne enjoys hiking with her dog, swimming, crafting, and spending time with her family. Want to learn more about Gwynne’s unique journey to Muddy Sneakers? Check out her educator bio! 💚 🔗 Read Gwynne’s Bio by clicking on our link. #MuddySneakers #MeetOurEducators #OutdoorEducation #ScienceEducation #NatureExplorationImpact
Muddy Sneakers Outdoor ClassroomImpactin 6 numbers
2025-202617,161hours of nature-based science education- 2023-202429,257student hours in the field
2023-2024143field expeditions conducted- 2023-202430public lands explored
2023-20246,278hours of live online instruction- 2025-20262,998students served
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Nov 6🌿 Educator Spotlight: Gwynne Stump!🥾 From studying lizards and earning a Ph.D. in Biology to teaching STEAM camps and caring for wildlife, Gwynne’s journey has always been rooted in science, curiosity, and a love of learning! 🔬 After moving to Western North Carolina, she fell in love with the incredible biodiversity of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, and her passion for science and teaching eventually led her to Muddy Sneakers. Today, Gwynne helps students discover that science isn’t just something found in a textbook. It’s happening all around them! Whether they’re exploring what lives beneath a log or investigating changes in matter, she encourages students to ask questions, get curious, and make discoveries of their own. 🌱 When she’s not leading outdoor adventures, Gwynne enjoys hiking with her dog, swimming, crafting, and spending time with her family. Want to learn more about Gwynne’s unique journey to Muddy Sneakers? Check out her educator bio! 💚 🔗 Read Gwynne’s Bio by clicking on our link. #MuddySneakers #MeetOurEducators #OutdoorEducation #ScienceEducation #NatureExploration
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The world feels wide in North Carolina. A magical landscape is ours to explore, from the mountains to the foothills, the Piedmont to the coast. As we rollick and roam through our lush backyard, greeted by birdsong and dwarfed by pines, we discover that the best classroom is the one that’s outside.