Valerie Holmes teaches a unique three-year research course for high school students at Ossining High School, where she has accrued 10 years of teaching experience. Students in this course pursue a diverse array of sciences including ecological and environmental studies related to the Hudson River estuary. Students' participation culminates in showcasing their work in numerous nationwide science competitions. Additionally, Valerie serves on the board of directors for both the Westchester-Rockland Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair. Valerie is a Fellow in the Tidal Marsh Research Project.

Robert Connick teaches Living Environment, Chemistry, and Environmental Science, including AP classes, at Mahopac High School. Bob received a B.S. in Biology/Minor in Chemistry and Education from St. Bonaventure University, and an M.S. in Earth, Space and Environmental Science from Western Connecticut State University. He is the project manager for the Genesis Project: Restoration of a Wetland by Students and Community in Putnam County, which has received $150,000 in grants and in-kind services. Bob is involved with Trout in the Classroom, Leaf Pack, Snapshot Day, Croton Watershed Conference, and Envirothon. Bob is a Fellow in the Tidal Marsh Research Project.

Lecia Zulak is currently a high school science teacher at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park, NY. Linking local scientific research in the classroom is one of her favorite aspects of being a teacher. She feels so fortunate to have the Cary Institute Research programs nearby and to utilize their wealth of research into the New York State Regents Curriculum. Lecia is a Fellow in the Tidal Marsh Research Project.

Terrence (Terry) Grant received a B.S. in Microbiology from the University of Maine and completed the UMBC Resident Teacher Program in 1995. He has taught middle and high school science for 12 years at Baltimore City public schools and private independent schools. His is currently teaching at St. Paul's School for Girls. His is working to develop stream studies for students with BES Scientist Peter Groffman. His interests include having students conduct outdoor investigations and experience nature firsthand.

Karen (Rennie) Watson recieved a B.A. Biology from the University of California at San Diego and an M.A. in Teaching from Johns Hopkins University in 2005. She has taught middle and high school science for 4 years at Baltimore City public schools after a career in science writing and communications. She is currently teaching at Midtown Academy (K-8) public charter school in Baltimore and developing an entitation study of Clifton Park with BES scientist Richard Pouyat. Her interests include working with students on critical thinking and investigations and experiential learning.