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Dr. Nathan Hensley serves as Associate Professor of Sustainability Education in BGSU's School of Earth, Environment and Society since 2021, previously holding Assistant Professor roles at BGSU (2015-2021) and Florida Gulf Coast University (2014-2015). His work integrates sustainability into educational frameworks through place-conscious approaches across campus and community settings.
Educational background includes Ed.D. in Curriculum Studies (Georgia Southern University, 2010), M.S. in Experiential Education (Minnesota State University, 2003), and B.S. in Outdoor Education (Northland College, 2000).
- Ed.D. Curriculum Studies, Georgia Southern University (2010)
- M.S. Experiential Education, Minnesota State University (2003)
- B.S. Outdoor Education, Northland College (2000)
Research centers on transforming sustainability education through narrative methodologies, mindfulness practices, and bioregional frameworks. He examines how storytelling in the Anthropocene, trickster pedagogy, and direct nature experiences cultivate environmental stewardship while addressing wicked problems like climate change and algal blooms through curriculum innovation.
His 12 publications (2011-2021) reveal evolving focus from bioregional curriculum foundations toward urgent Anthropocene challenges, consistently emphasizing pedagogical creativity across journals like Journal of Sustainability Education and Journal of Cleaner Production. Key trends include reframing sustainability through humanities lenses, developing practical frameworks (SHEEEPS), and integrating mindfulness for transformative learning.
Teaches core environmental courses including ENVS 1010 (Introduction), ENVS 4160 (Environmental Education), and field studies, with team-taught seminars exploring sustainability narratives. No specific grant funding or student advising details are provided, though his active scholarship and course development demonstrate institutional engagement in sustainability education advancement.
