sustainability education summer institute islandwood 2010

Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement

Stacy C. Noland, MS, PMPFounder & CEO

Sustainability Education Summer Institute – IslandwoodBainbridge Island, Washington

July 27, 2010

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.”

Maya Angelou, b. 1929

VideoMy President iz Green

Background

EnvironmentalEducation

Information Communication

Technology

EE (30yrs) ICT 30yrs

Social Entrepreneurship

Mission

To Help People

Protect the Planet

Pursue Social &

Economic Prosperity.

Programs

Youth Ecopreneurship & Sustainability

Building Science

Transportation

Solar

Wind

Bio Energy

Green Career IntroductionTeens 11th & 12th Grades

Sustainable Design Project

Higher Education(2- and 4-year)

Community Partners (Industry/Business,

Agencies, non-profit & community groups)

Career/Tech

Arts

Language Arts

Health/Fitness

Science

Math

Social Studies

Engagement &

Achievement for All

Design Solutions to Real-World Problems

Alternative Assessment of

Student Learning

Systems In Need of Sustainable Design1. Buildings/Homes2. Agriculture/Food3. Energy Production4. Water Management5. Waste6. Transportation

Interdisciplinary Standards-based Learning

Youth Ecopreneurship & Sustainability

High School

Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement

Redefining & Diversifying the Sustainability Movement

Key Questions1) What environmental, social and economic issues most impact communities of color?2) How are SEJOs & EROs changing the environmental movement?3) What is the pipeline of people of color pursuing green careers?4) What is the role of educators in "building the pipeline?“5) What action steps do we need to move forward?

Defining the Issues

Disproportionate Impact

Environmental Racism

Environmental Justice

Environmental Equity

Diversification

How SEJOs are Changing the Sustainability Movement?

Advocacy

Education

Experience

Communication

Action

Social Environmental Justice Organizations (SEJO)

Environmental Reformist Organizations (ERO)

What’s the Pipeline?`

Volunteering

Education

Internships

Volunteering

“I knew nothing about the environmental field when I was in high school. I had never heard of hazardous or toxic waste. There are opportunities in the field for a variety of different backgrounds. Knowing about the opportunities is the first step.” ~ Rhonda Cross

Mentors

What’s the Pipeline?Everyone must put in a little sweat equity. The key to success is in paying your dues.

What’s the Role of Educators?

“The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.”~ Kahil Gibran

What’s the Role of Educators?

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GreenCareers

EnvironmentalPlanning

EnvironmentalCommunication

Solid WasteMgmt

Hazardous Waste

Air Quality

Green ICTEnergy

Conservation &Mgmt

Transportation

Water QualityConservation & Mgmt

AgricultureFishery, &

Wildlife Mgmt

Renewable & Clean Energy

Public Sector•Federal Government•State Government•Local Government

Private Sector•Corporations•Consulting Firms

Nonprofit Sector

Where Green Professionals

Work?

Types of Work Activities

1. Lab Work2. Field Work3. Planning & Design4. Policy Making5. Regulatory Compliance6. Public Information7. Research8. Information Mgmt9. Public Relations

Conclusion

Huntsville, AL (aka Rocket City)

Hope, Optimism &

Belief in Possibilities…

Anything is Possible

Property President

Thank you

Questions&

Answers