Gretchen has been a member of the LEAF – Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program team since 2008 and is a former high school biology teacher. She coordinates Wisconsin’s school forest program and works with educators to enhance outdoor learning opportunities for students. She has a B.S. in both Resource Management: with an emphasis in Environmental Education and biology education with teacher certification, and then earned an M.S. in environmental education – all from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Gretchen enjoys traveling with her family, watching her boys play hockey, and outdoor recreation.