Hartley Banack

Dr. Hartley Banack is an Assistant Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, specializing in education, curriculum development, and outdoor learning. His work emphasizes place-based education, sustainability, and the integration of environmental and health-focused pedagogies. He holds a BEd, MA, and PhD from Simon Fraser University, focusing on Curriculum Theory and Implementation.

Dr. Banack has extensive experience in outdoor education, including guiding wilderness programs and leading non-profit initiatives. His research explores themes such as STEM education reform, pandemic impacts on early childhood programs, and ethical decision-making in outdoor settings. He currently supervises graduate students in the MA and PhD Natural Resources and Environmental Studies (NRES) programs.

His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to education, emphasizing the role of outdoor learning in fostering resilience and well-being. Notable work includes studies on pandemic-era advocacy for outdoor early childhood programs and critiques of STEM curricula. Dr. Banack is also active in community service and volunteers in roles promoting health and sustainability.