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About Beez Kneez Creative <br /> Beez Kneez Creative advises conservation education leaders in government, private industry, zoos, <br /> aquariums,nature centers,and other organizations that connect people to nature. <br /> Beez Kneez Creative offers services in: <br /> education strategic planning <br /> • curriculum design and development <br /> • program and exhibit evaluation <br /> professional development and capacity building for staff <br /> Beez Kneez Creative founder Nette Pletcher brings over 25 years of experience in developing, <br /> delivering,and evaluating science content for learners of all ages,predominantly in informal settings <br /> focused on wildlife conservation and conservation-conscious behaviors. She has extensive <br /> experience working on-the-ground with zoo practitioners to apply theories of learning based on <br /> empirical research. Pletcher has an academic background in conservation education,with practical <br /> application in the zoo/aquarium setting, including design,implementation,and evaluation of <br /> programs,exhibits,and interpretive activities. From 2009-2016 Pletcher led nation-wide education <br /> initiatives and oversaw the professional development program at the Association of Zoos and <br /> Aquariums (AZA). She worked far five years as a front-line educator at the Smithsonian's National <br /> Zoological Park. Pletcher holds a Master of Arts in Education from American University and a <br /> Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Swarthmore College. Pletcher also earned a teaching certificate in <br /> secondary science and taught middle school science for three years. In 2010 she completed the <br /> Conservation Psychology Institute at Antioch University New England. <br /> References/Current & Past Clients <br /> Education Strategic Plannin <br /> Akron Zoo <br /> Autumn Russell,Sr. Director of Education and Communications -a.russell@akronzoo.org <br /> Big Bear Alpine Zoo/Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo <br /> Bob Cisneros, Associate Director of Animal Care at Utah's Hogle Zoo (former Director of Big <br /> Bear Alpine Zoo)—bob.cisneros@gmal.com <br /> Oregon Coast Aquarium <br /> Kerry Carlin-Morgan,Director of Education&Volunteer Services -Kerry.Morgan @aquarium.arg <br /> San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance <br /> Lisa Biasillo,Vice President of Wildlife Education Programs -lbiasillo@sdzwa.org <br /> Curriculum Design and Development <br /> Columbus Zoo&Aquarium and the Wilds <br /> Danielle Ross,VP of Education- danielle.ross@columbuszoo.org <br /> Henry Vilas Zoo <br /> Jessica Thompson,Conservation Education Curator- jess e,heng3LkWaszoo.gov <br /> 3 <br />