Eric Gerson

Eric earned his degree in Social Studies Education from Miami University, where he trained as a middle and high school educator. After discovering backpacking, he realized that time outside was central to both his happiness and his teaching. …

Tayler Branson

Tayler (she/her) grew up exploring Colorado’s diverse ecosystems. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Geography from the University of Colorado Boulder, and an M.A. in Science Education from the University of Northern Colorado, …

Madison Smith

Hailing from the sunshine state, Madison moved out west after graduating from the University of South Florida to Yosemite National Park. She fell in love with the Sierra Nevada mountains and ended up staying for nearly a decade working for Yosemite Conservancy and the National Park Service. …

Sydney Vander Waerdt

Sydney Vander Waerdt is a Lead Field Instructor at Teton Science School who is a passionate explorer, naturalist and educator. She grew up in Colorado’s Front Range, where she developed a deep connection with the mountainous ecosystems that shapes her worldview. …