Cohort 7
Sarah Kleven
EDUCATION • MAT, General Science and Biology Concordia University-Portland • B.S. in Athletic Training and Sports Pedagogy University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
ENROLLED • Cohort 7
LOCATION • Milano, Italy
Growing up in the woods and water of West Central Wisconsin, I am proud of all the experiences that have led me to this point. Those experiences turned into three main passions that are at the roots of all my career choices and worldly adventures. These passions are nature, education, and the human body. I attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for my undergraduate degree where I double majored in Athletic Training (sports medicine) and Sports Pedagogy (physical education) along with minoring in coaching. After graduation, I felt a strong desire to contribute to my community, so I spent two years volunteering with AmeriCorps. My first year of AmeriCorps was with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources where I maintained trails, surveyed streams for restoration projects and data collection, fought wildland forest fires, and removed hazardous trees. My second year was with the Washington Fish & Wildlife at a trout hatchery on the Columbia River where I was an environmental educator that focused on fish production (aquaculture) and the local flora and fauna. This eventually led into a full-time position to manage the School Gardens program where I was able to install school gardens, habitat areas, and greenhouses. During my time at the fish hatchery, I also achieved Master Gardener, Master Composter, and Permaculture Specialist certifications. I was born to be an educator, so I attend Concordia University-Portland for my Master of Arts in Teaching. My goal has always been to teach internationally because the world is so beautiful and diverse. For the last 11 years, I’ve taught in Saudi Arabia (5 years), Jamaica (3 years), and currently teaching in Italy (last 3 years). I have taught everything from International Baccalaureate (IB) biology, anatomy & physiology, yoga, microbiology, health, general physical education, and most importantly IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS). My favorite unit in ESS is sustainably, which lead me to this UWSP program! During my time in Jamaica, I was awarded the “top 20 most dedicated teachers in the world” from Oxford (out of 7000 nominated applicants) in 2020. In my spare time, you can find me walking my dog, in the garden, on the yoga mat, listening to waves crash, or attempting to learn about Italian wines.
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Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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