BS in biology FSU 1978 MS Geography FSU 1986 All But Thesis for MS in Secondary Science Education from FAMU/FSU 1986 Currently the Coastal Training Program Coordinator at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research. The program provides training and technical assistance to decision-makers, including elected and appointed officials, planners, consultants, non-profit organizations and associations, ecotour operators, and others who make decisions that affect coastal resources. Priority topics include growth and land use issues, especially relating to watershed planning and stormwater management, wastewater alternatives, coastal hazards, ecotourism, and sustainable practices (Green Lodging, Clean Marine, Green Building). Prior experience as planner, educator and environmental specialist in the areas of coastal management; comprehensive planning; coastal, marine and upland ecology; environmental science; and teaching gifted students. Last job was with the Florida Coastal Management Program for 10 years as a planner and environmental specialist. The work included review, comments and interagency coordination for Federal Consistency and comprehensive plan amendments and updates. Professional Development and Certifications: Florida Teacher Certification in Science, Biology and Gifted. Certified facilitator/instructor for Florida Master Naturalist Program, Project WET, Project WILD and Aquatic WILD, S.E.A.S. and several other programs. Completed training for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Stormwater Management Inspector Certification for stormwater, sedimentation and erosion control. Also completed training and requirements for certified instructor for the Green Industries Best Management Practices training and Instructor training. Currently certified Senior Instructor for this program which targets landscape and lawn maintenance professionals. President of Florida Marine Science Educators Association 2003-2005 and Panhandle Regional Director before that and presently, as well as conference chair for the 2004 and 2005 statewide Conferences.

Matthew has a broad background in biology and education. He received an Associates degree in biology and Bachelors in Wildlife Management. He is currently and Environmental Specialist with the Apalachicola National Estuarine REsearch Reserve. His job entials developing and leading education programs for all grade levels and ages, conducting bird surveys, assiting staff with other coastal amd marine projects related to research, restoarion and education. He was previously a volunteer instructor at the Missouri Botanical Gardens teaching curriculum based environmental education programs for grades K-8, as well as adult programs. He also volunteered in the interpretive program at Shaw Nature Reserve, where he also worked on ecosystem restoration projects. He worked as an educator at the Youth Sciences Institute in California with grades K-12. This work experience included curriculum development and environmental education. He also has over eight years of experience in field research and research training, especially relating to tropical birds and studied of habitats and forest vegetation. He has worked in coastal and marine environments.

Education: University of Washington, Master of Marine Affairs University of West Florida, BS Marine Biology University of Houston-Downtown, BS Interdisciplinary Studies Southeastern Illinois College, AAS, Forestry Margo is currently an Environmental Specialist at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Her job as a Coastal Training Specialist involves working directly with the Coastal Training Program (CTP) Coordinator and program partners to coordinate activities, develop workshops and trainings, and facilitate technical assistance. This position works cooperatively with local, county, regional, state and federal level decision makers, both private and public, to provide science-based information relevant to decisions affecting coastal resources and educating about and encouraging low impact development (LID) and other best management practices in the Reserve's watershed through science-based outreach and education; assisting with identifying other training providers, potential audiences and training needs in the region; maintaining electronic mailing lists, databases, and email notification process and assisting with the expansion of the CTP web presence and capability. This position also involves helping with the recruitment, training and supervision of volunteers who will work with the CTP. Margo has approximately twelve years of environmentally related academic and employment experience encompassing marine policy, resource management and science, fisheries, environmental compliance, laboratory and field work. Positions included Regulatory & Administrative Specialist with Multi-Species Development Holdings, LLC, St. Paul, Alaska; Regulatory & Administrative Specialist; Environmental Investigator; Environmental Quality Specialist with Environmental Health, Public Health & Engineering; Chemistry Assistant; Microbial Research Assistant; and Research Diver, Artificial Reef Project.