About

About
Hello, my name is Rory and I am an environmental educator here in Washington State. I have lived in and around the Salish Sea for the entirety of my life and am honored to call this place my home. A little info about me before getting into my goals as an educator are that I am an avid climber, sculptor, and love to play roleplaying games such as dungeons and dragons. I am thankful for all my friends and family who have helped support me in being the educator I am today.

My Education
Undergraduate Education – WWU 2021
In 2021, after a few months of confusion during the beginning of COVID, I decided to attend Western Washington University. During my time there I acquired a degree in Recreation Management and Leadership and minors in Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Psychology. The professors I had in my department and in my other studies were some of the best guides I could have asked for and have influenced me to continue striving to make positive changes within our community.

Western Washington University Archaeological Field School – 2022

Sustainability Pathways – Sustainability Youth Corps Lead 2023

Extracurriculars 2021-2024
I have put myself in many different leadership positions over the course of my college education and have had the opportunity to learn from some other amazing educators. The gallery above showcases some of these from my time leading Western Washington University’s climbing club trips (You can spot me carrying the rope.) and advocacy work with Students for Climate Action Club.

Recommended Readings
Name of the Wind – Patrick Rothfuss
This is just one my favorite fantasy novels and the writing flows like the calmest river.

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy – Douglas Adams
One of the first books that I remember to make me actively laugh out loud.

Wizard of Earthsea – Ursula K. Le Guin.
Foundational book for my interest in fantasy literature and the entire series is one of great importance to me.

Contact – Carl Sagan
I have vivid memories associated with this story from reading it and also watching the movie with my mom when I was young. Changed my perceptions about the universe early on.