Ask me how exciting it is to teach my students with real-world issues in outdoor and environmental science! Let's talk about the different opportunities in sustainability, science and education! After receiving my education from some of the best at MTU, CMU, WMU, and joining with NSTA, MSTA, MAEOE, it is my privilege to share with my peers and learn from you in return. This roller coaster of STEM and NGSS aren't just acronyms that we science teachers must adapt to... they provide a pathway on our journey of teaching that challenge us to become stronger teachers, and our students are challenged in turn to think for themselves and solve the problems of today.