Howard Hill

Howard Hill is an Instructor in the HS Dual Credit program at Highland Park High School and affiliated with Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability. He has been a faculty member since 2000, specializing in chemistry and environmental science education. He co-developed the AP Environmental Science program at Highland Park High School in 2008 and teaches field ecology courses globally, including in Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, and the Canadian Arctic.

Education:

• BSc in Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Canada
• Associate Diploma in Horticulture, University of Guelph, Canada
• Secondary Science Teaching Certificate, Lake Forest College, Illinois
• MS in Environmental Studies, Northeastern Illinois University, Illinois

His research contributes to the Circumpolar Arctic Vegetation Map project, focusing on baseline data for Arctic plant communities' response to climate change. He has received notable awards, including the Northwestern University Teacher of the Year Award (2015) and the Presidential Award for Innovation in Environmental Education (2012).

Mr. Hill has been nominated for prestigious recognitions such as the Golden Apple Award (2011) and Disney Teaching Awards (2008, 2004). His teaching spans diverse ecosystems, integrating fieldwork and environmental stewardship.