Experiential Learning Depot
What is Experiential Learning Depot anyway?
My name is Sara Segar, and I am an experiential educator, outdoor enthusiast, environmentalist, die-hard Minneapolitan, and mother of two fierce and beautiful young humans. My college degree is in ecology and environmental science, so my early career was working with endangered species in the field, which ultimately shaped my experiential philosophy of education. Over time I discovered that my passion lied in education more than it did in fieldwork.
My name is Sara Segar, and I am an experiential educator, outdoor enthusiast, environmentalist, die-hard Minneapolitan, and mother of two fierce and beautiful young humans. My college degree is in ecology and environmental science, so my early career was working with endangered species in the field, which ultimately shaped my experiential philosophy of education. Over time I discovered that my passion lied in education more than it did in fieldwork.
I worked at an experiential community school for nine years following my work in science where I advised experiential high schoolers, taught science concepts through self-directed project-based learning, coordinated and chaperoned educational travel experiences, played a role in planning Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs (MAAP) events, and more! I received Educator of the Year from MAAP in 2013, which was one of the greatest honors of my career.
I decided to take a short sabbatical a few years ago to stay home with my own young children, which was one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I fell in love with my students, my coworkers, and my work. It was hard to put that aside. I couldn't completely walk away from my love of education, so here I am, three years later writing blogs and helping educators take on experiential learning.
I decided to take a short sabbatical a few years ago to stay home with my own young children, which was one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I fell in love with my students, my coworkers, and my work. It was hard to put that aside. I couldn't completely walk away from my love of education, so here I am, three years later writing blogs and helping educators take on experiential learning.
The information and resources that I offer are intended to guide you in leading your own class or team through an experiential transformation. I provide experiential tips and tricks and create resources for teachers that are easy to implement. Experiential learning is largely student-directed, so your students do the bulk of the work, which in turn increases engagement and interest in learning.
If you're interested in learning more about Experiential Learning Depot, experiential learning, or self-directed project-based learning, you've come to right place! Contact me anytime about experiential learning using the contact page or email.
experientiallearningdepot@gmail.com
If you're interested in learning more about Experiential Learning Depot, experiential learning, or self-directed project-based learning, you've come to right place! Contact me anytime about experiential learning using the contact page or email.
experientiallearningdepot@gmail.com