Cohort 9
Gabbie Ehinger EDUCATION • M.S. in Biology University of Alabama in Huntsville • B.S. in Environmental Science Auburn University
ENROLLED • Cohort 9
LOCATION • Montgomery, Ala.
Gabbie Ehinger teaches full-time in the biology department at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn and a M.S. in biology from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Her primary teaching responsibilities at Huntingdon include the environmental science courses, as well as a course in environmental justice. In addition to teaching, she is Tree Campus-Higher Ed coordinator for Huntingdon and has been working to increase the urban canopy and environmental awareness on campus and the surrounding community. Before teaching full time, Gabbie worked as an environmental scientist conducting fieldwork, policy implementation, and educational outreach for protected species and habitats in a variety of settings. It was during this time that she was introduced to The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City programs and realized the importance of community engagement. Gabbie’s interest in the environment started when growing up in North Alabama in the southern Appalachians, where she spent time climbing trees and playing in creeks. She still remembers going with her parents, whom she credits for her environmental ethic, to the recycling center where they volunteered their time. Her educational philosophy focuses on creating supportive, inclusive classrooms that foster connections between local actions and global solutions. She was drawn to the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability because of her interest in transformative pedagogies in higher education and the intersectionality of social justice and environmental issues. Gabbie lives with her husband, three children, four cats, and a crazy rescue dog. They enjoy swimming, camping, and kayaking.
UW-Stevens Point
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