emma Sekercan

AmeriCorps Member at Wren’s Nest

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I am so excited to be joining the Wren's Nest community as this year's AmeriCorps service member at Willowell. My passion for outdoor education began when I interned at Crow's Path Field School in Burlington during my time studying elementary and special education at UVM. Watching children connect with nature, while building self awareness, resilience, and strong social skills continues to amaze me. Teaching and learning in the forest with kids brings me great joy! 

My personal connection to the outdoors is built on lots of hiking, backpacking, skiing, swimming, and a little bit of biking. I've hiked both the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail and enjoy sharing stories of these fun, difficult, and rewarding experiences. I've also been a caretaker on the Long Trail where I taught hikers to protect and appreciate nature- two important lessons to share with children as well! I also enjoy playing viola and piano and baking yummy treats in my free time. 

I taught third grade in Hartford VT last year; and while I really enjoyed our forest Fridays, I decided I wanted to teach outside full time and be part of a team of teachers. I'm really excited about working with preschoolers this year! I actually spent some time working in Jen's preschool class at the UVM Campus Children's School when I was a student at UVM and loved it! I look forward to getting to know the students and families at Wren's Nest and to serve this wonderful community!