Matt Vosler

Matt Vosler is a faculty member at Warren Wilson College, where he teaches courses in Outdoor Leadership such as Backcountry Skills, Leadership for Adventure Education, and Empowering Learning through Discovery. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Education, he focuses on developing 21st-century transferable skills like creativity and self-efficacy, while exploring the intersection of nature and mental health.

Education:

• B.S. in Recreation, Ohio University
• M.S. in Experiential Education, Minnesota State University Mankato
• M.S. in Recreation Studies, Ohio University
• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Education, Ohio University

Research interests include fostering creativity, understanding mental health through outdoor engagement, and cultivating compassion and empathy. His work emphasizes experiential learning and the therapeutic benefits of nature.