In the final episode of Season 1, hear how Andrew Turchon and Bethanne Goldman are getting Revere High School students into the great outdoors.
Andrew Turchon is a social studies teacher at Revere High School where he teaches 9th grade U.S. history and an outdoor education elective. He is a National Board certified teacher, mentor, and Ph.D candidate at Umass Boston. His research foci is placed-based learning, outdoor education, and the benefits of time spent in the natural world. He co-advises the RHS Outdoors Club which was born from the importance of providing urban students with access to experiences outside. As a diverse group of students and teachers, we strive to honor diversity, inclusion, and equity as we build an outdoor community in Revere. Follow them on Instagram @revereoutdoors.
Bethanne Goldman is in her fifth year teaching math at Revere High School. This is her second year working with Andrew to co-run the Revere High School Outdoors Club through which they take students on monthly hikes and camping trips throughout New England. Bethanne completed the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Youth Opportunities Program, making her eligible to apply for grants to purchase clothing and materials for students in the RHS Outdoors Club.