Trisha grew up in Lake Placid, New York, and moved to the Roaring Fork Valley in 2023 to work in education at the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont and an M.A. in Science Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She’s held a variety of roles in education, both in the classroom and outdoors. Her experience ranges from working as a farmyard educator in Vermont to serving as a field instructor in Grand Teton National Park. Trisha brings a deep appreciation for experiential learning and the outdoors to her work at ACDS.
Which ACDS core value is most meaningful to you, and why?
I would say community. It’s so important to build and maintain a school community that fosters inclusion and inspires students to play a meaningful role in their larger community.
What energizes you?
Fly fishing! Being on the river is such a great way to unwind.
A personal accomplishment you’re proud of?
Cultivating a big garden filled with my favorite vegetables!
Bucket-list travel destination?
New Zealand