Meet Teri Rogoway
Terry Rogoway - California State Coordinator
Teri Rogoway is the Coordinator of Interpretive Programs for the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority where she teaches folks about nature, culture and history all in the beautiful setting of California’s rolling hills and oak woodlands. She’s been withthe Authority for 2 years now and LEP as a State Coordinator since last year (2008).
I was born and raised in the Bay Area in California. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from San Jose State with a focus on Environmental Education and I am currently working on a Masters with Prescott College in Park Interpretation for Special Needs. I am a former Park Ranger for the City of San Jose and I have worked as a Park Interpreter for Santa Clara County Park, California State Parks and the Youth Science Institute. I have a menagerie of interesting animals I use to help teach kids about nature and encourage them to overcome their fears.
My professional memberships include the National Association of Interpretation, Sierra Club, National Association for Environmental Education, and the Midpeninsula Environmental Educators Association.
How are you using LEP?
I use LEP to help children in the Bay Area overcome their fears and develop a connection with nature. I am in Silicon Valley and when I do Game Scene CSI, most of my students don’t know what animal tracks look like. I am also using LEP to reach out to children with disabilities by weaving it into the programs I do for them.
What are your goals for the coming year?
My goals for the coming year are to get the LEP for disabilities program curriculum and adaptations completely developed and implemented. I also want to lead two educator workshops and help facilitate a facilitator’s workshop.
Why is LEP important?
LEP is important because it reinforces the idea that we can learn from our past. I want to encourage the public to tune in to the lessons made so clear through Leopold’s writing and this program.
