Brenda Barber

Kat's Bio

Kat hails from Calgary and spends most weekends hiking, camping, riding horses, or cross country skiing! Inspired by the enjoyment of the outdoors and her passion for the environment, she attended Lakehead University and received an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation where she studied accessible recreation, expedition management, and rural tourism. Kat loves teaching about wetlands and watersheds especially so be ready to nerd out about aquatic invertebrates if you give her the chance.

Laura's Bio

We have our roots in forest education, which brought Laura to our door. Laura is an impressive and competent educator, completing her double Masters in both environmental management at UNB, and science in forestry and agriculture at the University of Eastern Finland. She is a leader, mentor and teacher in both team sports and the classroom. Laura brings a unique perspective and depth of experience to our part of the woods.

• Member-at-large on the Athabasca Watershed Council
• Laurier Heights Food Forest Steering Committee Co-Chair

Jill's Bio

Jill has been with Inside Education since 2008. In those days you could find her leading students through Alberta’s forests, co-chairing youth summits, and learning alongside amazing teachers.

After a brief hiatus, Jill hung up her hiking boots and began working behind the scenes as our Operations Manager.  

• Acadia School Parent Advisory Society
• Director on the Acadia Community Garden and Art Society

Ken's Bio

Ken is new to the Inside Education Board. He is looking forward to supporting Inside Education on its mission to provide Alberta educators with the resources and tools to engage their students about the environment and sustainable resource development. A Calgary based lawyer specializing in corporate/commercial disputes and employment law, Ken works with a diverse client base including individuals, the energy sector and advises not-for-profit and charitable organizations. Outside of the office, Ken enjoys traveling and being outdoors with his family.