In this podcast episode, host Julissa Taitano and guest co-hosts Emilie McGeary and Robin Martin speak with DebraWeistar, Program Director, facilitator, and curriculum developer at Synergia Learning Ventures, on the topic of connecting with students using environmental and outdoor education. Listen as they discuss the complexities and methods of connecting with and educating young learners using nature as a classroom. authored numerous articles on parenting and education, she is the co-author of the book Win-Win Games for All Ages, CooperativeActivities for Building Social Skills, and speaks on these topics at conferences. She was the creator and host of two long-running radio programs Circle Around, which celebrates children’s literature, and "Those Damn Kids", a teen forum. As co-founder and program director, Debra brings to Synergia a diverse background in outdoor education, media literacy, and parenting/education.