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Lisa Saunders – 2015 National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree

Lisa Saunders, Fifth Grade Teacher, Bicentennial Elementary School, Nashua, New Hampshire Lisa Saunders was part of New Hampshire PLT’s Connecting Schools to People and Places program, which began in 2007 and helped develop an outdoor classroom, among many other initiatives. She is known for her innovative and effective strategies to teach students about water systems. She …

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Ruth Smith – 2015 Outstanding Educator of the Year

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree is pleased to announce that Ruth Smith has been honored as the New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Outstanding Educator of the Year! “Never have I met an individual more dedicated to children and the environment.” begins the nomination from a NH teacher. “Ruth has touched the lives of thousands of …

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New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Announces Winners of 2015 Outdoor Classroom Grants

New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Announces Winners of Outdoor Classroom Grants Concord, NH – May 13, 2015 – New Hampshire Project Learning Tree is pleased to announce the four winners of the Outdoor Classroom Special Fund grants. Each winner will receive a $250 grant to develop or improve outdoor classrooms for their students. These recipients will …

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Lisa Saunders – 2014 Outstanding Educator of the Year

Lisa Saunders, fifth-grade teacher from Bicentennial School in Nashua has been named NH Project Learning Tree Educator of the Year.  She will receive the award at the NH Project Learning Tree Annual Celebration on May 8th.  The celebration featuring Mary Holland, naturalist-photographer and author of the book and blog Naturally Curious will take place at the Puritan Conference …

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Noelle Dearborn – 2013 Outstanding Educator of the Year

The New Hampshire Project Learning Tree Board is pleased to present Noelle Dearborn is a half time kindergarten teacher at Effingham Elementary School as Outstanding Educator of the Year.  She is part of the team from the Governor Wentworth School District that are participating the Math Science Partnership with the New Hampshire Environment and Education …

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Silverberg Receives NH Environmental Educators Non-formal Educator Award

On Wednesday April 10, Judy Silverberg PhD received the New Hampshire Environmental Educators Non-formal Educator of the Year.  Judy currently serves as the part-time NH Project Learning Tree Coordinator and is a long time environmental educator.  Before joining NH Project Learning Tree, she worked 27 years for the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department of …

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Kyle Langille – 2012 National PLT Outstanding Educator Honoree

Kyle Langille, Principal, Bicentennial Elementary School, Nashua, New Hampshire Kyle Langille has led Bicentennial Elementary and its staff to integrate environmental education throughout the curriculum. Under her leadership, Bicentennial participated in a three-year partnership with New Hampshire PLT called “Connecting Schools to People and Place,” and she ensured that the effort would be sustained after the …

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Anjali Longan – 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year

On May 3rd, Anjali Longan graciously received the NH Project Learning Tree’s 2012 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.  Anjali is a NH Project Learning Tree (NHPLT) Early Childhood Facilitator and Preschool Teacher at Chapel School in Nashua.  She is pictured here with her two daughters, who were also in attendance to show their support. …

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NH Project Learning Tree Awarded $20,000 USDA Forest Service Grant

Funds will support a science-based teacher professional development program for middle and high school teachers  1/24/12 CONCORD, NH: NH Project Learning Tree, a nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities to enhance youth understanding, appreciation, and love for the natural world, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The USDA—Forest …

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NH Project Learning Tree Awarded $75,000 Math Science Partnership Grant from NH Department of Education: Nashua teachers to receive training and support in science content and skills

CONCORD, NH: NH Project Learning Tree, a nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities to enhance youth understanding, appreciation, and love for the natural world, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $75,000 Math Science Partnership grant from New Hampshire’s Department of Education. The grant funds will be used by NH Project Learning …

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