Lilly graduated this past June from UCLA with a degree in Environmental Science and a minor in Public Affairs. Growing up in Colorado, she developed a deep love for the outdoors and is excited to share that passion through her teaching at the Teton Science School. During college, she studied the Yellow-Legged Mountain Toad and participated in several sustainability-focused research programs. She also collaborated with the Aquarium of the Pacific to assist in purchasing verifiable blue carbon credits. A lover of animals, she’s eager to explore the species that inhabit the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Lilly is also passionate about improving environmental communication and fostering an inclusive scientific community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, dancing, and is a major foodie.

Becca grew up right outside of Washington D.C., in Maryland, and developed her excitement for science and the environment at Haverford College where she majored in Biology and Environmental Studies. After college, she continued her education, completing a Master’s degree in Environmental Science, with a focus on wildlife and biodiversity, at the University of Freiburg, spending two years in a small city nestled within Germany’s Black Forest and biking everywhere. After her Master’s, she took some time to travel in Latin America, improving her Spanish, volunteering, and exploring beautiful landscapes. Inspired by the field excursions during her studies, as well as experiences working as a teaching assistant, science tutor, student mentor, and camp counselor, she looks forward to developing her place-based education skillset in Jackson with TSS! In her free time, you can find her reading in a hammock, on an outing in the mountains, playing sports, or having a picnic with friends.

Matthew is a current senior at Dartmouth College majoring in Cellular and Evolutionary Biology with a minor in Classical Studies focusing on Ancient Rome. His research focuses on classifying and categorizing regulatory RNA molecules in mammalian species ranging from the domestic cat to (hopefully) an extinct species of lion and saber-tooth cat. Matthew is excited to use his background in biology and personal interest in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to help share his love for the outdoors and the biological sciences. In his free time, you can find him fly fishing, practicing at an archery range, or just reading and hanging out with his dog Koda.

Carly recently graduated this May with a BA in Mathematics and Computer Science from Lewis and Clark college in Portland, Oregon. She grew up in southern California and has held a deep love and appreciation for nature throughout her life. Attending a Krishnamurti school for the majority of her childhood Carly experienced a variety of outdoor educational models in her own upbringing which fostered a passion for adventure and teaching. She considers her education to be the greatest gift she has received and feels her personal educational philosophy is both reflected in and will be strengthened by TSS place-based model. In her free time Carly loves dancing to bluegrass music, climbing rocks, jumping in cold water, and exploring outside as much as she can.

Inspired by the intentions of conservationists, educators, and naturalists, Noelle earned her degree in Integrative Biology at Kansas State University in May 2024. Throughout their schooling and as a summer field technician with the Boyle Lab, Noelle has enhanced an ever-growing appreciation for the outdoors through the lenses of ecology and art; she hopes to use these interests in her contributions to Teton Science Schools. Noelle’s involvement with the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Flint Hills Discovery Center has tailored her skills in ecological research and interpretation. She is thrilled to bring these skills to mountain landscapes. Passionate about engaging in education and programs, Noelle found TSS AmeriCorps a seamless fit. When not engaging with their primary goal of facilitating place-based education, you can catch Noelle climbing, painting, running, or exploring the greater Teton area.

Rose grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Environmental Studies in 2022. Rose’s love for the outdoors began at a young age as she explored northern Michigan and National Parks across the United States on family backpacking trips.  During her time in college, Rose had the opportunity to take an ecology class based in Yellowstone National Park, which showed her how impactful hands-on outdoor education can be. As an AmeriCorps member at TSS, Rose is excited to grow as an educator and inspire others to explore the nature around them.  In her free time, Rose can be found gardening, reading, climbing, and backpacking.

Katherine grew up in Ambler, Pennsylvania and recently graduated from Williams College with a degree in chemistry. Her time in the Berkshires instilled in her a deep appreciation for the beautiful outdoors and a commitment to integrating environmental conservation into her chemistry research. This passion for community and impact-centered environmental work has led her to join the TSS AmeriCorps program. Katherine is excited to work with place-based education models, develop STEM literacy skills, and explore the Tetons. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, swimming in various bodies of water, spontaneous adventures, and playing ultimate frisbee.

Avery recently graduated from Vassar College in upstate New York with a degree in International Studies and a minor in Sustainability. She is incredibly passionate about renewable energy and teaching people about the benefits of a widespread transition to cleaner energy sources. Avery interned with a community choice aggregator (CCA) and a New York State Senator as an undergraduate. While working with the CCA she was able to teach people about renewable energy. She designed an educational campaign that highlighted renewable energy technologies as well as the benefits of energy-efficient appliances. While working for the New York State Senate she attended and helped organize numerous community education events designed to raise awareness of the resources available to community members. Avery’s undergraduate experiences have taught her the importance of education in promoting environmentally friendly practices. In Avery’s free time, she loves to read, swim, and hike.

Matilda is from Minneapolis, Minnesota and recently graduated from McGill University with a BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology. After her sophomore year, she completed a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) semester and fell in love with Wyoming on her 30-day backpacking trip in the Absaroka Range. She has since worked as an outdoor orientation guide, the manager of her university outdoors club’s equipment office, and a teaching assistant in two labs. She is excited to bridge her passion for wellbeing and outdoor pursuits with place-based education at TSS. In her free time, Matilda loves skiing, finding the best swimming spots, cooking, and dancing to live music.

Reilly graduated with a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida (go Knights!) in the spring of 2023. Although Reilly was born and raised in Indiana and is a Hoosier at heart, she’s spent the last six years soaking up the sun in Florida. During her time in the sunshine state, she gained extensive experience working with children in traditional classroom settings, afterschool programs, and even those in long-term hospital care. Reilly’s passion is watering the seeds that are her students and watching them grow! When she is not teaching, tutoring, or mentoring you can find her reading, kayaking, cooking, or drinking obscene amounts of caffeine. Reilly is buzzing with excitement to explore the beauty of Wyoming and the opportunity to work with students in new and innovative ways.

Allison is originally from Nashville, TN but went to college at Boston University where she studied Political Science and minored in Anthropology and Deaf Studies. She fell in love with the outdoors at a young age from family camping trips to solo backpacking trips. She is extremely excited for Teton Science School, believing that outdoor education is extremely important for children and everyone should have access to the outdoors. In Allison’s free time, she enjoys running, backpacking, yoga, snowboarding, and swimming.

Elinor is so excited to do AmeriCorps at Teton Science Schools this fall! She graduated in 2023 from Grinnell College with a double major in Biology and Spanish, so she loves ecology and reading. Elinor has worked several seasons as a Trail Guide leading canoe and backpacking trips based in the Boundary Waters and loves introducing people to the outdoors. In her free time you can find her enjoying cozy mornings with a cup of coffee, painting watercolors, and looking for all sorts of plants and fungi.

Mitchell graduated from Ohio University with a degree in wildlife and conservation biology. He studied spotted salamander migration and soil ecology in college. He has worked for the forest service performing trail maintenance and conducting spotted owl surveys in Oregon. Mitchell decided to join AmeriCorps at TSS because he wanted to show other people how to enjoy nature as much as he does. In his free time he enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and making snail YouTube videos. Yes, he has a love for snails and slugs 🙂