Sea, Sand and Sky: Hello reader!

Friday, August 5, 2011

Hello reader!

I am Karrisha Gillespie, a first timer at Save the Harbor Save the Bay. This week I've been spending time at Black's Creek and Camp Harbor View!

It's been tough catching fish at both cites, and just as campers were losing hope...Pop, FISH ON FISH ON.

It's a Skate!

-Karrisha

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2011 Contributors

Brianne Studer

I'm a new edition to the Save the Harbor/Save the Bay staff as the environmental educator and a Senior Marine Educator. I'm so excited to bring the youth of Boston to the Harbor and the Fort Point Channel at Boston Children's Museum.

Michelle Palermino

I'm a former Senior Marine Educator, "back" for another summer as Lead Educator with the Youth Environmental Education programs. I'm so excited to get out on the water and learn from the new summer staff!

Sarah Appleton

I am a recent graduate from Boston University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I'm excited to join this wonderful team as a Senior Marine Educator. I can't wait to get my feet wet! I love the Red Sox and the Boston Harbor!

Paula Teichholtz

I'm a first year Senior Marine Educator at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I grew up in Sudbury, MA! I just graduated from University of New Hampshire where I majored in marine and freshwater biology.

Sheuli Molla

This past May I graduated from Stony Brook University with a degree in Marine Sciences. I cannot wait to get started and get back to Boston's beautiful beaches as a Senior Marine Educator.

Tommy Regan

I'm a rising junior at Clemson University. I'm back for my fifth year, this time as a Senior Marine Educator. I love the ocean and I'm happy to be back!

Paul Denison

I'm a Senior Marine Educator for Community Boating, a new site on the Charles River! I'm teaching sailing in the morning and an environmental education program in the afternoon! I recently graduate Oberlin College in northern Ohio and excited to be working with this great organization.

Will Clark

I recently finished my first year at St Johns University and I'm glad to be back for my third summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I'm a Lead Explorer and can't wait to influence many youth with my love of the Harbor.

Conor Newman

I am a rising senior at Stonehill College. This is my third year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm excited to be part of an amazing team as a Lead Explorer!

Carolyn Burkett

I just finished my freshman year at Wake Forest University. I'm excited to be back as a Lead Explorer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay for my second year! I'm excited to catch fish!

Annie Adams

This is my first year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm excited to be a Lead Explorer! I'm going to be a senior at Eckerd College in St.Petersberg, Florida. I love the Boston Harbor.

Thi Tran

I'm the Artist in Residence at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and now, for my third year, a Lead Explorer! I love drawing, the Harbor, and meeting the new staff every year! I'm going to be a senior this September at the Boston Latin School.

Ahmed Hassan

This is my first summer working for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm so excited! I'm a rising junior at Fenway Pilot High School. I can't wait to catch my first fish!

Ammanuel Adugna

My nickname is Manny and I love adventures! I'm going into the 11th grade at Hyde Park High School and I'm excited for my first summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

Aruna Bah

This is my second summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I recently graduated John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. I'm excited to be back fishing and catching crabs!

David Coletti

This is my first summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay but I've worked with kids the past two years as a camp counselor. I love meeting new people and learning their stories!

Deirdre Buckley

I recently graduated Boston Latin School and will be attending Harvard University next year. I grew up in Dorchester so I've sailed on the Boston Harbor for the past eight years! I'm excited to teach young Bostonians about the Harbor!

Diana Gomez

This is my first summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I'm going to be a senior at Fenway Pilot High School. I'm excited to visit the Boston Harbor Island!

Grant Baker

I'm 16 years old and I attend Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School. I'm going to be a junior this September. I love Spectacle Island!

Hugues Boucher

I'm going to be a senior at Roxbury High School. I love working out and being outdoors. Through my first summer at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay I hope to learn from the kids!

Josette Kimbrough

I'm a rising senior at Boston Latin Academy. This is my first year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm so excited to fish!

Karrisha Gillespie

This is my first year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm so excited for this amazing opportunity! I recently graduated high school. I love traveling and sailing!

LaToya Glass

I just finished up my first year at College of American International. I love kids and I'm happy to be back at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay for the second summer in a row!

Leon McKoy

I'm 17 years old and I go to Fenway Pilot High School. This is my first job and I'm excited to be working at such an amazing organization! I love that I get to be near the water all the time!

Liz Torres

In September I will be attending Kents Hill . I've already learned so much about the Harbor and can't wait to learn more!

Mark Rose

I'm going to be a junior at Phoenix Charter High School in September. This is my second year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I can't wait to get started!

Mekhi Wright- Hopkins

I'm 15 and going to be a freshman next year at Proctor Academy. I'm looking forward to catch fish and crabs this year. My goal is to catch at least 10 fish!

Scott Wortman

This is my first summer with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. This job is perfect because I love boating and beaching and hanging out with kids!

Timmy Grogan

This is my second year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I just finished my freshman year at BB&N. My favorite thing to do on the water is fish and play with the kids!

Vinh Tran

This is my first year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I'm excited to join my sister Thi! I'm 16 and I'm going to be a junior at John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. I love marine biology.

2010 Contributors

Jennifer

I graduated from University of New Hampshire with a degree in Marine Biology. Then I graduated with my masters from UMass Boston in secondary education. I've been running the Youth programs for four years.

Aaron

I'm a first year Senior Marine Educator at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I just completed my senior year at Brown University. I graduated with degrees in Geology-Biology and Urban Studies. I grew up in South Jersey and Tampa, FL.

Emily

I am excited to join our wonderful team this summer as a Senior Marine Educator. This fall, I will be a Senior at College of the Atlantic. I've been in love with the sea since I was a little girl.

Michelle

I grew up in Rockville, Maryland. I graduated from Providence College in May 2009. I can't wait to get fishing and crabbing as a Senior Marine Educator with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

Conor

I am an upcoming junior at Stonehill College. Being part of the fishing crew is a great opportunity to put my crabbing and Frisbee skills into action while teaching kids.

Tom

I am an rising sophomore at Clemson University, from Milton, MA. This is my fourth year with Save the Harbor. I love exploring the ocean with kids everyday and consider myself very lucky that I have this job.

This is my second summer with Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I recently graduated from St. Mary's High School. I can't wait to enjoy all the sites and see all the parts of the beautiful Boston Harbor.I'm so excited to be here again for my second summer.

Thi

I am going to be a junior at Boston Latin School. At Save the Harbor, I am the Artist in Residence. This is my second year and I love working here because I get to meet new people.

Alex

I am an upcoming senior at Brookline High School.This is my second summer here at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I am really excited for a summer filled with fishing, crabbing, and everything else in between.

Aruna

This coming fall, I will be a senior at the John D. O'Bryan. I was told about this program by my older brother Ibrahim Bah. I am very excited to be working at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

Shaunae

I graduated from Tech Boston Academy, and in the fall I will attend Johnson & Wales. I am very excited to be a part of my new found family at Save the Harbor /Save the Bay.

Marc

I'm entering 10th grade in the fall at Phoneix Charter High Schoool. I'm very excited to be working for Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

LaToya
I just graduated for high school in North Dorchester. I will be attending College of American International in the farm. I love kids and have worked at the Salvation Army Camp and the Boys and Girls Club.

Denise

I'm currently attending Snowden International High School and living in Boston. I'm so proud to be part of this great program.

Carolyn

I live in Swampscott, MA. I recently graduated Austin Prepatory School. I'm excited to go fishing, crabbing, and many more fun activities!

Dan

I'm going to be a sophomore at Holy Cross. I love working with kids and the ocean.

Tim

I am going to BB&N next year to start my freshman year. This is my first year at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and I am so excited to learn from the kids and overall have a great time!

2009 Contributors

Jason

I am a High School Biology teacher from Quincy. This summer I work mostly at Piers Park and Camp Harbor View. Working with the Boston Harbor Explorer’s program is a great way to connect young people to the harbor and teach them about marine science.

Laura

I am a graduate of the University of New Hampshire. I work at the Courageous Sailing Center in Charlestown where we enjoy sailing, fishing, and catching lobsters with the kids. It’s great to see them develop marine knowledge and skills.

Ross

I am a first year Senior Marine Educator at Save the Harbor/Save the Bay. I will be a senior at Boston University this coming year studying Marine Science. I have the best job being outside teaching and learning about all the marine life Boston Harbor has to offer.

Alice

I am from Dorchester and an incoming junior at Boston University majoring in Environmental Science. I work mostly with David (Coffin) at All Access and enjoy teaching and discussing eco-systems with the kids.

Conor

I am an upcoming sophomore at Stonehill College. Working at Camp Harbor View on Long Island and with Bruce's (Berman) fishing crew is a great opportunity to put my crabbing and Frisbee skills into action teaching kids.

Tom

I am an incoming freshman at Clemson University, from Milton, MA. This is my third year with Save the Harbor. I work mostly at the East Boston and Winthrop Outreaches. I enjoy Biology and teaching kids about the marine life all around them.

Basima

I’m a Brighton High School upcoming senior. I love being around the water and being a positive role model.

I’m an upcoming senior at St. Mary's High School. I’m a Boston native and like to fish and show the kids the underwater camera.

Ibrahim

I’m a graduate from Charlestown High School. This is my 4th year with Save the Harbor, and the best thing about it is helping the kids learn about the marine life in Boston Harbor.

Marissa

I go to the O’Bryant School of Math and Science. I love being around the kids and being someone they can look up to.

Thi

I am going to be a sophomore at Boston Latin School. At Save the Harbor, I am the Artist in Residence. I really love doing this because I get to meet new people, experience new things, and draw.

Alex

I am from Brookline and an upcoming junior at Brookline High School. I like to watch the kids learn and enjoy all the new, fascinating things around them.

Shanee

I am from Dorchester and attend South Boston High School. I love watching the amazed eyes of the kids when they are watching crabs.

Rob

I am a future senior at Newton North High School. I am 17 years young, work out in the field and in the office at Save the Harbor and enjoy teaching children about the sea.

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