Denver, Colorado (January 23, 2018) – Sarah R. Johnson of Wild Rose Education in Carbondale, Colorado recently was selected by the nationally recognized Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education(CAEE) to serve as President of their Board of Directors. Johnson has served on the Board since 2015. CAEE is the professional association for environmental education in Colorado whose mission is to advance environmental education by fostering collaboration, mobilizing support, and driving excellence. CAEE supports over 800 environmental education providers ensuring all Coloradans are environmentally literate and make choices that support the health and well-being of all life on our planet.
Johnson is honored with this opportunity to lead the 29 year old association:
Johnson is honored with this opportunity to lead the 29 year old association:
“Now more than ever, environmental literacy, civic engagement, and social justice must be at the forefront of education here in Colorado and beyond. Currently there is strong momentum among culturally relevant environmental education practitioners and leaders. I look forward to work alongside CAEE’s talented Board, staff, members, and stakeholders to put our new strong strategic plan into action as we elevate our work and increase our collective impact making environmental education a priority across Colorado.”
Johnson, is joined in leadership by Laurel Olson, Manager of School Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens, serving as CAEE’s Vice President. Joel Koenig, Deloitte partner, CPA, retired, serves as Treasurer and Dr. Melanie Armstrong, Assistant Professor at Western State Colorado University, serves as Secretary.
Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education
1536 Wynkoop St #314, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 273-9527 | info@caee.org | www.caee.org.