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Sylvia Platt

First Name
Sylvia
Last Name
Platt
Which skills or areas of expertise are you willing to share?
Agriculture and Food Services
Education and Training
Medical, Health Care, Veterinary, Healing Arts
Media and Publishing
Natural Resources, Ecology, Water and Land Usage
I am interested in working with schools in my area
Yes
What grade level would you or your organization work best with?
Any Grade Level
What kind of availability do you or your organization have to offer?
Mentorship (coffee or lunch, shorter time commitment)
Briefly describe the program, volunteer work, or partnerships you or your organization may offer.
I am available to mentor youth in Jefferson County.
You have indicated an expertise in Agriculture and Food Services
I farmed organically for three years and cooked professionally for five.
You have indicated an expertise in Education and Training
I taught 7th grade Language Arts and Social Studies for five years and was the Teen Librarian at the Jefferson County Library for five years.
You have indicated an expertise in Health Care, Medical, and Healing Arts
I am presently studying herbalism and plant medicine.
You have indicated an expertise in Media and Publishing
I published an beautiful anthology of writings about mothers and worked as a librarian.
You have indicated an expertise in Natural Resources, Ecology, Water and Land Usage
I am a self-taught ecologist and have just finished an internship in Medicinal Plant Conservation with United Plant Savers.
You have indicated an expertise in Outdoors Experience
I love the outdoors passionately, ran a teen hiking club through the Jefferson County Library, and have spent time outdoors all my life.