Staff
Executive Director --
1975
Education: University of Connecticut, B.A. Biology.
Under Jon's direction the Center has expanded from 40 to 640 acres. The yearly operating budget grew from $12,500 to $540,000 and assets grew from $24,000 to over $9,000,000.
Jon
has also served as volunteer vice-chairman of the city of Bristol Conservation Commission and is the year 2000 recipient of the Connecticut Outdoor Environmental Educators Association Environmental Educator of the Year.
Director of Education --1994
Education: University of Connecticut, B.S. Biology.
Lola teaches and oversees the Center's programming and educational staff.
She is also the Summer Camp Director and handles administration including
scheduling, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
John (Jack) Czwerinski:
Naturalist / Caretaker -- 2012
Education: Western New England College, B.S. Biology, Minor Chemistry
Jack teaches programs for school groups, scouts and summer campers. He also does facility maintenance, grounds keeping and animal care.
Eileen Norkun:
Part Time Seasonal Instructor -- 2007
Education: Central Connecticut State University, B.S. Elementary Education and Art Education
MS Elementary Education and Art Education
6th year Elementary Education and Art Education
Eileen is a retired art teacher and now enjoys teaching for our after school programs, scout workshops and school field trips.
Jaime Ryskowski:
Full Time Instructor -- 2007
Education: Southern Connecticut State University, B.S. Earth Science / 7-12 Teaching Certification
Jaime teaches programs for school groups, scouts and summer campers. She also assists with curriculum development, publicity and general operations.
Barbara Solla:
Part Time Seasonal Instructor -- 2006
Education: Charter Oak College, BA English
Naugatuck Valley Comm. Tech. College, AS General Studies
Electronics Certificate
Barbara teaches programs for school groups and summer campers and assists with general operations.
Fern Vaughn:
Instructor / Administrative Assistant -- 2006
Education: Mattatuck Community College
Master Wildlife Conservationist
Fern handles daily operations including scheduling, publicity and registrations. She also teaches programs for school groups, scouts and summer campers.