"the mountain and the sea are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books." -john lubbock
Meet Our Team
The Salish Sea School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Click on the pictures below to learn more.
Meet Our Student Leadership Team
We are proud to introduce you to our student leaders that bring their passion for the oceans from across the country! We are stronger together with the collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent which ultimately brings about a healthier planet.
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Time commitment: Student leaders meet virtually once a month (with a maximum of 2x), usually Sunday evenings for 30 minutes- 1 hour, with 1-2 in-person gatherings. If you are not local, you can still join our team as the majority will be conducted virtually. We value and honor your time and school/sport schedules so try to keep it short on zoom but do a lot of communication on Discord.
2025 Virtual Meeting Dates: 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/20, 5/11​, and 6/8 will be our in-person celebration, July & August - Off , September-December TBD
Interested in being part of the 2025 team? Apply below!
Leah Froemming
I hope that people become aware of the importance of the marine environment, and its impact on the rest of the world. Also, I hope that plastic, waste, and other types pollution can be mitigated to create a healthier environment.
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"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." - RBG
Paul Tillmore
I am passionate about marine life and biodiversity and want to make a difference. I hope to help broaden the appeal of this program -- on both the east and west coasts -- and allow us to make a difference together. I love all parts of the ocean and care for all aspects of it but I most care for marine mammals, particularly cetaceans.
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make."
-Jane Goodall
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Hayden Davies
I hope that, as human beings, we will change the earth from the path of destruction that it is on.
By having the next generations understand what needs to be done, with the marine environment
being overthrown by plastic, to global warming that is affecting us majorly in the near future.
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
Jack Turner
I am interested in and passionate about marine life in the Pacific Ocean. When I get older I would like to be a marine naturalist and work with marine mammals. I am concerned that without people helping the environment the conditions will worsen. I hope that this program will help other kids and adults learn about biodiversity and make people more aware.
“Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth, are never alone.” -Rachel Carson
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Alexandra Guard
I want to help others learn of the importance of the Salish Sea and by extension, all ecosystems of the ocean. I feel that this would be a great opportunity for me to give something back on issues that I am very passionate about.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better, it's not." - The Lorax, Dr. Seuss
position open
apply at the link above!
Mission:
To provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills by sharing ideas, student interests, and concerns about the Salish Sea and greater oceans. Students work directly with a Salish Sea School teacher, bringing student voice to the area the SLT group is most interested that year.
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Charge:
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To provide input on goals and strategies for The Salish Sea School.
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To focus on various topics including but not limited to The Salish Sea School community, curriculum, environmental justice, equity, and outdoor opportunities for students.
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To demonstrate leadership qualities by serving as good examples of ocean advocates through words and actions.
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Qualifications/Expectations:
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Students 13+ years old
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Passionate about marine biology and conservation
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Values and respects all marine life and students
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Works cooperatively and respectfully with all members
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Actively participates in monthly (30min- 1 hr) virtual meetings
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Participate in discussions and meeting coordination on a Discord channel
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Public speaking on Zoom for a student-led conference (varies year to year)
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Expectations​:
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Serve for one calendar year (January - December)
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Attend virtual meetings held no more than 2x a month
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Help plan community outreach events in-person (if living locally)
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Commit to attend all meetings (exceptions made for urgent and unforeseen conflicts
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Entertain new ideas SLT is passionate about
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Help us come up with new ideas!
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Students accepted on the leadership team can request a volunteer hour certificate at the end of the year.
Please email your application to admin@thesalishseaschool.org
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The Salish Sea School is committed to creating a community of student leaders and cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and connectedness. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We welcome the unique contributions that one can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
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In 2021, the student leaders led an incredible virtual Summit for Southern Resident orcas, participated in a marine debris survey, led a post-card writing campaign in support of the breaching of the lower Snake River dams, and discussed other relevant issues regarding the Salish Sea.
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In June 2022, student leaders performed a Salish Sea School social media takeover and posted about the Southern Resident orcas and how you can help from home.
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For Orca Recovery Day in October 2022, students are working on cartoons to teach elementary students about the Southern Resident orcas.
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