Our Mission

To promote understanding and appreciation of the Colorado Plateau through core-based, interdisciplinary, experiential curricula in grades K-8 through a Roving Teacher Education and Mentoring delivery system.

Staff

Vacant, Program Manager, BOEP

Janet Ross, Executive Director, FCS

Dr. Becky Monhardt, Educational Consultant

Kristen Trejos, AZ Regional Coordinator

Becky Kerr, NM Regional Coordinator

Carrie Wheelock, CO/UT Regional Coordinator

Clayton Long, Navajo Cultural Consultant

BOEP Advisory Council Members

Tim Brown, David Sobel, Cindy Smart, John Bradley, Dr. Greg Cajete, Dr. Steven Semken, Chris Chopyak, Clayton Long, Gene Taylor, Dr. MaryAnn McGarry

Thanks to 2011-2012 Project Funders and Partners

Marriner S. Eccles Foundation, George & Dolores Dore Eccles Foundation, New-Land Foundation, Ballantine Family Fund, Coors Foundation, William H. and Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation, North Face Explore Fund, Maggie Purves, Bureau of Land Management, Utah, Mr. Anonymous, Anonymous Donor, Norcross Wildlife Foundation, Third Sun, XMission, Central Consolidated Schools NM, Southwest Colorado United Way, Ignacio Junior High School, Delta Adventist School, Monticello High School, Bluff Elementary School, Mount Elden Middle School, Mountain School, Lukachukai Community School--Elementary & Middle Schools, Ruth Bond Elementary School, Tse Bit Ai Middle School, Height Middle School, Hermosa Middle School.

Thanks to Equipment and Gear Donors

Acorn Naturalists, Patagonia, Magellan, Waterford Press, JanSport, DeLorme Maps, Time Traveler Maps, Travel Chair, Khatoola, Eureka Tents, Katadyn, Adventure Medical Kits, Larabar, McNett, Gear to Grow, All Terrain, National Geographic Maps, McNett, and Camp Chef.