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Dr.
Luke Gascho, Executive Director. B.S. Biology /Education, Eastern Mennonite
College, 1974; M.A., Christian School Administration, Grace Seminary, 1983
; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1998.
Dr. Gascho joined us in 1997 as senior administrator. He has extensive experience in science education and school administration including teaching in Grenada and Puerto Rico. He may be reached by e mail
at lukeag@goshen.edu |
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Carol Good-Elliott, Environmental Science Educator. B.A. Biology, Environmental Studies Minor, Goshen College, 1989. Carol works with scheduling, teaching and writing curriculum for the K-12 education program. She can be reached by e-mail at carolge@goshen.edu | |||
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Dr. Dale Hess, Collegiate Program Director and Associate Professor of Agroecology. B.A., Millersville State College, 1976; M.S., Purdue University, 1984; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1989. Dr. Hess joined the Merry Lea staff in 2004. Dale directs the Summer Agroecology Intensive program. He has extensive experience in sustainable crop production research and training, including more than a decade spent in West Africa. He may be reached by e mail
at dhess@goshen.edu. |
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Kerry
Goodrich, Property Supervisor. Mr. Goodrich, a native of Noble County,
has cared for Merry Lea's physical plant since 1980. He has completed
coursework in heating systems, industrial management and horticulture
at IVY Technical College.
He may be reached by e mail at kerryag@goshen.edu |
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Hal Kiester serves as Assistant Property Supervisor. Hal's roots are in the neighborhood of Merry Lea. He cares for the physical plant with special emphasis on grounds maintenance. | |||
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Jane
Litwiller, Environmental Education Intern. |
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Dr.
David Miller, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A.,
Eastern Mennonite College, 1964; M.S. University of Delaware, 1972; Ph.D.
Michigan State University 1977. Dr. Miller is an entomologist and he joined
Merry Lea in 1988.
He may be reached by e mail
at davejm@goshen.edu |
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William Minter, Director of Land Management. B.S., Colorado State University, 1980; M.S.F. Purdue University, 1989. A certified professional forester, Mr. Minter has served on the staff since 1991. He may be reached by e mail
at billfm@goshen.edu |
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Jennifer Halteman Schrock, Grant Writer and Director of Public Programs. B.A., English, Goshen College, 1983; M.Div., Chicago Theological Seminary, 1990. Jennifer joined the staff in July 2002. She is in charge of public programs for Merry Lea. She also edits the Merry Leaflet and does grant writing. Formerly she taught English and was a freelance writer and editor. She can be reached by e mail at jenniferhs@goshen.edu or at merrylea@goshen.edu. |
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Jenny Spitler,
Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator Jenny worked as an Environmental Education Intern here at Merry Lea prior to taking the position of Administrative Assistant. Before that, she worked as a Science Specialist for Northwest Allen County Schools. She also opperates a small farm near Merry Lea where she is studying and practicing sustainable agriculture. She can be reached at jennyds@goshen.edu |
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Paul D. Steury, Education Coordinator for K-12. Bethany Christian High School 1981, BA in Sociology from Goshen College 1987, MS in Outdoor Resources Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education 1997. Paul, who loves world wide adventure, returned home in 1999 to join family, friends, and become part of Merry Lea's staff. He can be reached by email
at paulds@goshen.edu |
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Dana
Wilkinson, Environmental Education Intern.
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Dr. Larry Yoder, Assistant to the Executive Director. B.A. Manchester College, 1964; M.A. Indiana University,1966; M.A.T., Indiana University, 1970; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1972. A botanist and educator, Yoder has been with Merry Lea since 1981, serving as executive director until 1997 when he assumed the role of Assistant to the Executive Director. He may be reached by e mail at larryry@goshen.edu,or visit his home page. |
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Lisa Zinn , Environmental Education Instructor. B.A. Biology, Houghton College (NY). M. En. in Environmental Studies, Miami University 2002. Lisa is part of the education team that works with the K-12 education program. She also works as researcher in the MAPS bird banding program and supervises summer Maple Scholar undergraduate researchers. Lisa joined our staff in 2003. She can be reached
by e-mail at lisarz@goshen.edu |