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Dr. Dennis H. Yockers
Associate Professor of Environmental Education,
Elementary Environmental Education Specialist
dyockers@uwsp.edu

Educational background:

• Ph.D. Fisheries and Wildlife - Environmental Conservation Education, Michigan State University
• M.A. Environmental Studies - Outdoor/Environmental Education, Montclair State University
• B.S. Environmental Science - Science Education, Cook College, Rutgers University

Current Projects:

• Elementary/Middle School Environmental Education Specialist
• Implementation of Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for environmental education
• Development of distance learning opportunities in environmental education
• Coordinator of M.S. in Environmental Education Program for Teachers
• Implementation of global environmental education programs and learning opportunities

Highlights of Work Experience:

• Former chairperson of Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education
• Environmental Education Coordinator for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Project WILD and Project Learning Tree programs
• Environmental Education Consultant - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
• Co-authored 1994 revision of Guide to Curriculum Planning in Environmental Education
• Consultant on the development of Wisconsin Academic Standards for environmental education (1998)
• Consultant on numerous Wisconsin and national environmental education programs and initiatives

Special Areas of Interest:

• Consulting with Wisconsin schools in the area of outdoor site utilization and development for environmental education
• Conducting courses and teacher in-service workshops on various environmental education topics
• Curriculum development in environmental education
• Consulting with agencies, organizations, nature and environmental centers, and schools on a variety of environmental education initiatives (LEAF, KEEP, school forests)
• Pre-service teacher education
• Conducting courses and programs on Wisconsin's natural history and interpretation
• Developing and conducting international environmental education programs for teachers and students