Course Listing - by Instructor
| Name | Biography |
|---|---|
| LERN Staff | |
| Ayumi Amama | Growing up in Osaka, Japan, Ayumi always enjoyed cooking. Since she started making rolled omelets at 7 years old, she has continued learning new techniques and developing new recipes. Ayumi has also taken calligraphy lessons in Japan for about eight years and is trained in architectural design. She enjoys sharing Japanese culture. |
| Ted Cable | Ted Cable is Professor Emeritus of Park Management and Conservation at Kansas State University. He has authored 14 books, several book chapters, four scenic byway video scripts, and more than 250 articles, reports, and presentations dealing with nature, travel, and heritage interpretation. Four of his 14 books deal specifically with birds and Dr. Cable has birded in all 50 states and on every continent. He has seen more than 4,000 species of birds globally and more than 440 species in Kansas. He has received teaching awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and was named Kansas Wildlife Federation Communicator of the Year in addition to many teachings, student advising, and faculty mentoring awards from Kansas State University. He received the National Association for Interpretation’s Master of Interpretation Award and in 2000 he received their highest honor by being named a Fellow of the National Association for Interpretation. In 2020 the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration awarded Ted the Park and Recreation Legend Award. |
| Gloria Park | |
| Emily Pierson | Based in the Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas, Emily Pierson is a Licensed Fiduciary and Healthcare Advocate. With over a decade of dedication to Medicare and Health insurance education, she empowers individuals, families, seniors and veterans with compassionate, transparent, and unbiased guidance. Emily represents all major carriers and offers personalized support to help all clients find coverage that best fits their health needs, financial goals, lifestyle and unique circumstances. Outside of work, Emily enjoys watching her children compete in collegiate sports and spending time outdoors with her husband and family. |
| John Schwartz | |
| Peakform Sports |
