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Tierney Lain EDUCATION • M.S. in Agriculture Education University of Minnesota • B.S. in Animal Sciences Colorado State University
ENROLLED • Cohort 7
LOCATION • Fort Collins, Colo.
Tierney is the Work-Based Learning Specialist at the Thompson School District in Northern Colorado where she identifies opportunities to align educational and workforce systems. She encourages increased accessibility and interconnectivity between these two systems to facilitate life-long learning for students and industry professionals. The scope of her role involves the coordination of work- based learning programs and career exploration initiatives in the district through data collection, program management of field experiences, worksite tours, and community events. Tierney acts as a liaison between businesses and students to align community needs with student abilities using Human-Centered Design Thinking. Tierney grew up in the Midwest with a background in Agriculture and Farm-Based Education. She has challenged people to engage in learning above and beyond the classroom as an Irish Dance Instructor, Assistant Education Director, Barn and Equine Education Supervisor, Agriculture Teacher, and Work-Based Learning Coordinator. She is interested in Social and Emotional Learning, Restorative Practices, Permaculture, Agritourism, and Experiential Learning. She can often be found contemplating barriers to sharing ideas, harvesting knowledge, investment in positive relationships, and demonstrating respect for all individuals. Tierney enjoys taking risks to sustain the social, environmental, and economic balance between the demands of education and industry.
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Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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