About us
The Port of Baltimore Education Team is dedicated to creating programs that are the perfect fit for your school or community. We are a small but mighty group of five educators with a shared passion for environmental learning and hands-on experiences.
With a combined 30 years of teaching and environmental education expertise, our team works closely with students, teachers, and community partners to bring meaningful, engaging, and science-based programming to Maryland learners.
From classroom lessons to on-site adventures, we pride ourselves on flexibility, creativity, and a deep commitment to helping every group discover the wonders of Maryland’s ecosystems. Our size lets us stay personal and our experience lets us make it unforgettable.
Poplar Island Team:
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Rachel “Nothing makes me happier than a curious student, except maybe when the bus arrives on time.”​
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Julia “My lesson plans are 90% preparation and 10% hoping the weather cooperates.”
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HQ Team:​
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Beth “Nothing beats watching a student discover something incredible except maybe when they don’t drop it.”​
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Emily "I teach about turtles because they refuse to talk back… usually.”​
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Laura “I bring the environment to your classroom because no one has a field trip budget big enough for a real marsh.”
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