Louisa “Louie” Carl

Disciplines:
Creative Writing, Literature, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies and Science, Art, Outdoor Travel Activities, Leadership and Communication Skills

Education:
B.F.A. Sculpture, Washington University School of Fine Art
M.S. Environmental Education, Audubon Expedition Institute of Lesley University

Selected Work History:
Variety of Faculty and Education Division Positions, Audubon Expedition Institute at Lesley University

Artist, with exhibitions at Waterfall Arts Center, Gallery 407, The Drawing Room, Belfast Bearfest, Steinberg Gallery, Bixby Gallery, University of Kentucky Gallery

Art teacher, Maine Coast Artists, Roundtop Center for the Arts, Albert Stevens Elementary School, JCCA Fine Arts Camp

Writer, with poems and articles published in Talking Leaves, Pathways, Conversations, Option

Conference Coordinator and Planner, Great Turning Conference, Commonfire Conference, Green Future Fair, Maine Environmental Education Association Conference

Middle School Girl’s Mentor and Program Planner, Girl to Girl Program

Secretary, Town of Waldo Planning Board

Instructor, ECO-ACT High School Environmental Education and leadership Program, Missouri Botanical Garden

Instructor, Hog Island National Audubon Society Youth Ecology Camp

Librarian, University City Public Library Children's Department

Hobbies:
Gardening, reading, writing, making and viewing art, playing and hiking with my sons Rio and Max

Educational Philosophy:
“Learning is something humans are hard-wired to do. Yet by the time most people reach high school, their passion for learning has dulled to a dim ember, and much of the learning process has become rote and boring. I love being involved in experiential student-centered education because it creates an atmosphere in which an ember becomes the roaring fire it should be once again. Seeing a student begin to love learning, discover how to act upon their passions, and figure out how to translate this into daily life and work is deeply satisfying.

Another value I hold strongly is that of guiding students in the process of becoming engaged citizens. Our world, and especially our country at this time in history, is in desperate need of leaders, of people who care what is happening around them, and who want to take action to improve things. It is important to me that the educational process expose students to information and experiences that inspire them to care and to act.”