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Elizabeth McCann is a Professor in the Environmental Studies & Sustainability department at Antioch University. She directs the Environmental Education Concentration and has a PhD in adult education with an emphasis on environmental education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her work focuses on communities of practice, ecological restoration, and social justice in educational contexts.
- Education:
- PhD in Adult Education (Environmental Education emphasis), University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MS in Natural Resource Policy and Administration, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- BA in Environmental Education, Rhodes College
McCann’s research bridges interdisciplinary environmental education, curriculum design, and community-based ecological restoration. She champions systems thinking and cultural competency, integrating natural and social sciences to address complex environmental challenges. Her teaching emphasizes two-way dialogue, equity, and interconnected systems.
Recent publications highlight her contributions to urban environmental education, inclusive pedagogy, and rain garden curricula. These works reflect her commitment to community engagement and practical applications of environmental education.
Scientific Awards:
- Russell J. Hosler Award for Outstanding Dissertation
Mccann has secured multi-year grants from organizations like the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support award-winning programs such as Earth Partnership for Schools. She has also worked with initiatives like Keene Community Garden Connections and New Hampshire’s Children in Nature Coalition, modeling change-agent behavior in environmental education.
