Coast Alive! Teacher Institute

Twenty elementary and middle school teachers spent six days visiting five different East Bay Regional and California State Parks at the 2009 Coast Alive! Teacher Institute. They left the institute equipped with new activities and resources, more knowledgeable about the bay and excited to share it all with their students. Here is what they had to say:

"This is the best program of its kind that I’ve ever taken. I enjoy first-hand learning best and that’s one of the major strengths of this training. The staff were extremely welcoming and kind, and super-knowledgeable. What a great week." - Teacher Participant

"Not only was this a high quality, fun class, it was great to meet and work with the competent, compassionate, knowledgeable staff. Thank you!!" - Teacher Participant

"I enjoyed the project and the service learning (stewardship) activity." - Teacher Participant

"Very well organized. Clear goals and procedures. The staff is knowledgeable and experienced. The partnership with EBRPD is great." - Teacher Participant

"I have always loved marshlands, but I knew very little about them. This week during the institute I have learned about types of marshes, vegetation, insect and animal life, and the importance of marshland to bay area ecology. I can now bring this to my students!" - Teacher Participant

"Excellent organization and selection of staff and resources. Amazing curriculum guides." - Teacher Participant

"I gained so much content knowledge!! Content is interesting and wonderful and elicits excitement all on its own. When I’m excited about a topic and have some knowledge and tools, I’m excited to share and teach it." - Teacher Participant

"Very impressive - it was truly rewarding!"
- Teacher Participant