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Academic Preparation
William (Billy) Bennett
Winchester, KY 40391
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Eastern Kentucky University December 2008 MA Ed., Elementary Education Eastern Kentucky University July 2006 MA Ed., Secondary Education Eastern Kentucky University December 2004 BS, Middle-Grade Education Eastern Kentucky University December 2001 AA, Fire Safety Engineering PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
• Rank 1, Middle Grades Science, Middle Grades Social Studies, Secondary Earth Science, K-12 Environmental Education Endorsement (expired)
• Professional Environmental Educator Certification
• Master Environmental Educator Certification
• Facilitator for Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project WILD RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023-Present School Board Member Clark County Public Schools 2017-2023 Executive Director, Kentucky Environmental Education Council 2015-2017 Board Member, East Kentucky PRIDE
2008-2017 Executive Board, Kentucky Association for Environmental Education 2011-2017 Adjunct Faculty, EKU Department of Curriculum and Instruction 2006-2016 Director, EKU Center for Environmental Education 2007-2023 Member, NAAEE Accreditation for Higher Education Team 2009-2014 Co-chair, Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan Development 2007-2008 Visiting Instructor, 6th grade Science and Geography Model Laboratory School 2005-2006 Graduate Assistant, Department of Curriculum and Instruction EKU 2006-2016 Chair, Kentucky University Partnership for Environmental Education SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Bennett, B., & Bullock, W. (2018, January). Deliberative Discourse: The Kentucky Professional Environmental Educator Certification Course. Using Environmental Issues Forums (EIF) To Enhance Deliberation: Case Studies, 56-60. (B. Simmons, Ed.) Washington, DC, USA. https://cdn.naaee.org/sites/default/files/eepro/resource/files/1_a_case_studies_using_eif.pdf Franzen, R. L., Wilder, M., & Bennett, B. (2018, January). Using Deliberative Forums in Two College Courses. Using Environmental Issues Forums (EIF) To Enhance Deliberation: Case Studies, 64-69.
(B. Simmons, Ed.) Washington, DC, USA.
https://cdn.naaee.org/sites/default/files/eepro/resource/files/1_a_case_studies_using_eif.pdf Kerlin, S., Santos, R., & Bennett, W. (2015, January 14). Green Schools as Learning Laboratories? Teachers' Perceptions of Their First Year in a New Green Middle School. (J. Cloud, R. Logan, A. Bernier, & L. Frolich, Eds.) The Journal of Sustainability Education: http://www.jsedimensions.org/wordpress/content/green-schools-as-learning-laboratories- teachers-perceptions-of-their-first-year-in-a-new-green-middle-school-2_2015_01/ Bennett, W., Brown T., Chaney T., & McIvor L. (2011). Opening Eyes Through Service Learning: Using the Earth Force Model for Addressing Community Environmental Issues. Kentucky Middle School Journal, 11(1), 33-36
Nix, A. & Bennett, W. (2009). Improving the Environmental Literacy of Middle School Teachers and Their Students Kentucky Middle School Journal, 10(1), 6-13 PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Franzen R., Bennett B., Born P., Drossman, H., McClain, L., Simmons, B. (Oct 2023) Promising Practices in Higher Education A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education. Virtual Mike, A., Navin, K., Bennett, B., Gerwe, J., Maugans, J. (Oct 22) EE Leadership Through AmeriCorps: The National Service Perspective. Tucson, AZ Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education. Franzen R., Bennett B., Janes, S., Shuman D., Wilder M., Born, P. (Oct 2021) A Conversation on Higher Education Accreditation. EE Leadership Through AmeriCorps: The National Service Perspective Virtual
Sliney, E., Bennett, B., Kahl, D., Huss, J., Wilson T (Oct 2021) Regional EE Networks: A How-to Guide. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Virtual
Bennett, B., Mike, A., Dreps, E., Dickerson, R. (Oct 2021) Increasing EE Capacity Through AmeriCorps. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Virtual
Franzen R., Bennett B., Drossman, H., Wilder M., Born P. (Oct 2021) The Road to NAAEE Higher Education Accreditation: Mapping Your Successful Application. A workshop was presented at the North American Association for Environmental Education Annual Meeting. Virtual
Bennett B., Bullock W., (Sept 2021) Let's Get All Kentucky Students Outdoors! A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Virtual
Franzen R., Bennett B., Janes, S., Shuman D., Wilder M. Born P, (Nov 2020) The Road to NAAEE Higher Education Accreditation: A Map for Success., Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education. Virtual Bennett, B., Mike, A., Navin, K., Riley K. (Nov 2020) Increasing EE Capacity Through AmeriCorps. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Virtual
Bennett, W., Sliney E. (Sept 2020) Using Needs Assessments as a Catalyst for Building EE Networks A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Virtual
Bennett B., Bullock W., Mike A., Berendsen M. (Sept 2020) AmeriCorps, Certification, and Green Schools: How KEEC Can Help You? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Virtual Franzen R., Hilligoss L., Bennett B., Janes, S., Shuman D., Wilder M. Born P, (Oct 2019) The Road to NAAEE Higher Education Accreditation: A Map for Success., Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education. Lexington KY. Shuman D., McCann L., Bennett B., Born P., Wilder M., Franzen R., Janes S., Kayira, J.,
(Oct 2019) A Conversation on Higher Education Accreditation, A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education. Lexington, KY. Simmons B.,Bennett B. (Oct2019) Updated and Revised—K–12 Environmental Education: Guidelines for Excellence., A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of North American Association for Environmental Education, Lexington, KY. Bennett B., Hoffman A., Mike A., (Oct 2019) AmeriCorps: Expanding Environmental Literacy Through National Service., A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Lexington, KY. Franzen R., Hilligoss L., Bennett B., Janes, S., Shuman D., Wilder M., (Oct 2018) A Conversation on Higher Education Accreditation., A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education. Spokane, WA. Bennett B., Hoffman A. (Oct 2018) Designing an Environmental Education AmeriCorps Program. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, WA.
Franzen R., Hilligoss L., Bennett B., Janes, S., Shuman D., Wilder M., (Oct 2018) The Road to NAAEE Higher Education Accreditation: A Map for Success., A workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Spokane, WA.
Bennett W., Boldman L., & Young, M., (Sep 2018) The Third Hat: Advocating for Environmental Education, A panel discussion presented at the Annual Conference of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Berea, KY. Bennett, W., Bullock W., Taylor, G., & Hoffman, A. (Jun 2018) Green Schools Programs and Funding in Kentucky: A paper presented at the Outdoor Learning Symposium of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Lexington, KY. Bennett W & Bullock W. (Sep 2017) Everything You Wanted to Know about Certification but Were Afraid To Ask. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Gilbertsville, KY.
Bennett W., Franzen R., & Wilder, M. (Oct 2016) The Effects of Using an Environmental Issues Forum in Higher Education Settings. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Madison, WI. Allen, D., Bennett W., Hubbard-Sanchez J., Wilder, M., & Yates, K. (Oct 2016) Research and the Inclusion of EE in Teacher Preparation. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Madison, WI. Arthur M., Bennett W., Haney J., Hubbard-Sanchez J., Johnson, S., Solin, J. & Wilder, M. (Oct 2016) Framing Water Issues: NAAEE's Environmental Issues Forums. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Madison, WI. Hoffman, A., Bennett W., Hubbard-Sánchez, J., & Wilder, M. (Sep 2016) Rethinking Professional Learning Experiences: Community Partners and Environmental Literacy. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky American Association for Environmental Education, Jamestown, KY.
Bennett W & Wilder, M. (Oct 2015) Debate or Conversations: Looking at Opposing Viewpoints. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, San Diego, CA.
Wray, B., Wilder, M. & Bennett W. (Sept 2015) Watershed Service Learning Field Experiences for Middle School. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Kentucky Association for Environmental Education Conference, Prestonsburg, KY. Wilder, M. & Bennett W. (Sept 2014) "Enhancing Undergraduate Competency through Environmental Education Leadership" A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Kentucky Association for Environmental Education Conference, Lexington, KY. Wilder, M. & Bennett W. (Oct 2014), "Using Practical Technology for Environmental Investigations" A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Ottawa
Wilder, M. & Bennett, W. (2013, Oct) Intergenerational Participation in Family Nature Day. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Baltimore, MD.
Wilson, T., Haight, A., Bennett, W., Baust, J. & Wilder, M. (2013, Oct) University Partnerships: Promoting Environmental Service Learning. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Baltimore, MD. Bradley, M., Sharp, R., Bennett, W. & Wilder, M. (2013, Sept). Tools for Review and Assessment of Environmental Education Programs. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the KY Association for Environmental Education. Wilder, M. & Bennett, W. (2013, Apr) Using Practical Technology for Environmental Investigations. Wilder, M. & Bennett, W. National Science Teachers Association, San Antonio, TX. Bennett, W., Townsend, S. & Wilder, M. (2012, Jan). University Energy Education Curriculum Project: Infusing Energy Education throughout Science Teacher Education. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Science Teacher Educators, Clearwater, FL. Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2009, Oct) Teaching in the Outdoors: Combining Skills with EE Practices. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, OR.
Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2009, Oct) Preschools: An Ideal Venue for Reconnecting Children and Nature. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Portland, OR.
Wilder, M, Bennett, B. & Camden, H. (2009, Sept) Teaching in the Outdoors: Combining Skills with EE Practices. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Carrollton, KY.
Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2008, October). Does Quality EE Professional Development Result in Student Environmental Literacy? A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Wichita, KS. Bennett, B. & Wilder, M. (2008, October), Guidelines for Excellence and NAAEE/NCATE Accreditation: Evidence for Meeting the Requirements. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Wichita, KS. Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2008, September). Making a Difference: Measuring the Impact of the Environment Based Education. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Cave City, KY. Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2007, October). Using Digital Imagery to Enhance Environmental Investigation. A paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for Environmental Education, Virginia Beach, VA.
Wilder, M, McIntosh, A. & Bennett, B. (2006, April) Banish Misconceptions about Natural Selection. A paper presented at the annual conference of the National Science Teachers Association conference, Anaheim, CA.
Wilder, M. & Bennett, B. (2006, Sept) Using Digital Imagery to Enhance Environmental Inquiry. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Covington, KY.
Bennett, W. & Wilder, M. (2006, November) Students Take Action—Environmental Issues. A paper presented at the annual conference of the Kentucky Science Teachers Association in Lexington, KY.
CURRENT AND RECENT GRANTS
2022 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Formula Grant, $559,972, Serve Kentucky
(formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2021 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Formula Grant, $319,199, Serve Kentucky
(formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2020 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Formula Grant, $240,450, Serve Kentucky
(formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2019 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Formula Grant, $296,532, Serve Kentucky
(formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2018 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Formula Grant, $241,523, Serve Kentucky
(formerly known as the Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service) from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2018 PI, 2019-20 Professional Environmental Educator Certification Course, $9,500 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky
2017 PI, 2018-19 Professional Environmental Educator Certification Course, $9,500 from Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Kentucky
2017 PI, Environmental Education Leadership Corps Planning Grant, $61,360, through 2014 PI, Increasing Qualified STEM Kentucky Commission on Community Volunteerism and Service from the Corporation for National and Community Service 2017 Assumed role as PI, $91,000 Environmental Education Grant Program from Environmental Protection Agency
2015 PI Kentucky Environmental Education Master Plan, $1,085 from the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
2013 Educators through MSU from NASA, $40,000 over three years 2013 2013 Evaluator, NAAEE EE Capacity State Consortia, KY Environmental Education Consortium 2013 Co-PI, EKU Regional Stewardship: Regional Environment-based Education: Primary through Graduate School, $20,985
2013 Co-PI, EPA SEEA Teaching Environmental Service Learning, $5,000 2011 Co-PI University Energy Education Curriculum Project: Awarded from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet $76,664 to develop and pilot energy education courses and modules for in-service and pre-service teachers.
2010 Co P.I No Child Left Inside $26,836 MOA with the Kentucky Environmental Education Council to develop the Kentucky Environmental Literacy Plan 2010 P.I. KUPEE Energy Initiative: Awarded a sub-grant through WKU for Learn and Serve. The initial grant award was $80,000, with an additional $80,000 awarded in 2011 for a total of
$160,000 for energy-focused service-learning courses using the Earth Force service-learning model.
2010 Co PI, KY Dept. of Energy Development and Independence, University Energy Education Curriculum Project, $80,000
2010 PI, KY Environmental Education Council, Developing Kentucky's Environmental Literacy Plan, $27,924
2009 PI, Water Quality Professional Development, East KY PRIDE, Funded $3250 2009 Co PI, Effectiveness of an Environmental Education Endorsement for Increasing Student Environmental Literacy, EKU College of Education, Funded $18,610 2008 Co PI, Green and Healthy Schools Professional Development, KY Environmental Education Council, Funded, $103,000
2007 Co-PI Job Embedded Environmental Education Professional Development, KY Environmental Education Council, Funded $111,000
COLLABORATION WITH K-12 SCHOOLS
2023 School Board member representative on the Superindendant and Principal's Student Advisory Council George Rogers Clark High School
01/2017-10/2022 Provided oversight for the Kentucky Green and Healthy Schools program. 9/2014 - 9/2015 Collaborated with 2 middle schools to provide a service-learning opportunity 11/2011- 05/2012 collaborated with 5th grade science class involved in environmental service learning.
04/2010 - 04/2010 collaborated with 2 middle schools to research the effectiveness of green high performance learning laboratories on the environmental literacy of middle grade students 07/2008 - 07/2011: collaborating with the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington directing Camp Jim Bickford, a secular residential environmental education camp for graduates of grades 6-8 02/2006-05/2016: Planned, coordinated, and conducted programming for over 8000 K-12 grade students at Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory and Lillie Cornett Woods as well as providing teacher requested in school instruction. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
North American Association for Environmental Education Kentucky Association for Environmental Education
Kentucky Science Teachers Association
National Eagle Scout Association
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