Bio
Ted Whitmell is a graduate of Carleton University, where he studied English Literature with minor attention to computer studies. Ted also helped with Carleton University's award-winning "Keen For Green" Environmental Adventure Camp. Ted was there to help with the original programming of the very first Keen for Green camp. Diana joined the Keen For Green team in its second year and Diana and Ted were co-directors of the camp for two years before creating and delivering the Keen For Green Outreach Program, a mobile camp that brought environmental education to new Canadians and disadvantaged children. Ted's background also includes drama and musical performance, arts and science workshops for children and youth, debating and public speaking, and advocacy for children's rights. Ted has a special talent for creating entertaining games which illustrate principles of ecology and social justice ideals. Together with Diana he has participated in initiatives promoting organic growing, pesticide reduction, and community arts development.
Diana Brushey went to the University of Ottawa where she also majored in English Literature before going on to complete her Bachelor of Education at Nipissing University, with attention to Outdoor Education. She has experience in public speaking and debating, youth advocacy, theatrical and musical arts, and creating curriculums and presentations for students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. She has taught learners as varied as ESL children, new Canadian and immigrant adults, young offenders, teenaged camp counselors, and adults with brain injuries. She is talented at integrating arts and sciences and promoting respect and cooperation. Diana has also worked with faith groups to design programming incorporating faith and the environment and to promote interfaith understanding. She has also worked for the City of Ottawa as a Youth Outreach Worker as well as providing quality after-school and camp programming for disadvantaged children.