Down To Earth 
Specialists in Education, Leadership & Training

Phone: 905 - 627- 3140  
Fax:     905 - 627- 8100      

Teachers and Details of Down To Earth

Director Sandra Root: Qualifications and Experience

Sandra Root is a teacher recognized for her expertise in program development and holds her Master’s in Environmental Education.  She trained in Canada and the United States and has a strong background in curriculum planning.  Sandy has a creative strength which enables her to articulate an idea and resource its inception.  She is sited for her skills in having designed; developed and implemented a series of core city school programs.  Sandra has an extensive background in directing and leading residential and day camps.  As a master interpreter, she has, for the past several years, provided staff training workshops for Brock University: Hamilton Campus, City of Burlington, the City of York,  Oakville Parks and Recreation,  Black Creek Pioneer Village, the Hamilton Conservation Authority and a host of other respected organizations. 

Sandra is well recognized in the field of environmental education, and was awarded the Award of Merit for her work in Environmental Education within the city of Hamilton, Ontario.  Sandy is also a fly fishing enthusiast and co-conservation chair of the Hamilton Area Fly Fishers and Tyers.  She regularly travels to unique river systems to hone her fishing skills and in 2006 she received the bronze medallion at the Canadian Fly Fishing Championships in Fergus Ontario, along with her four team members.   She is also a current member of the Hamilton-Wentworth Stewardship Council and a board member with the Giant's Rib Discovery Centre

Staff

Our Down To Earth team includes teachers, interpretive staff,  recreation specialists and a variety of outdoor advisors. We are extremely proud of all of our staff members, who are particularly chosen for their affinity for working with children and adults in the out-of-doors. All are exceptionally talented.