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Jesse Jewell, Teacher, Principal, & Executive Director
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About Jesse
Jesse's path to WILDE School has meandered in many different directions. He honed his facilitation skills and saw first-hand the plight of colonization during two years of service with a children's charity in East Africa and India.
Longing to return to the North where he had spent summers as a youth in Alaska, Jesse packed his bags for the Yukon in 2008. Since then Jesse has been sharing his passion for outdoor and experiential education with Yukon students and teachers leading professional development on topics such as experiential science, lakewater canoeing, inquiry-based learning, action research, risk management and more.
Jesse's research interests led to delving deeper into a student's authentic interest in nature. His work has recently been published by Springer in a pan-Canadian text on science education.
Jesse has been sharing these findings and much more each year with a cohort of Yukon University students as he instructs the experiential science K-7 course for pre-service educators. Jesse has presented at several conferences including the Association of Experiential Education & Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario. Jesse is also a certified canoe instructor and Wilderness First Responder.
Qualifications: BEd, MEd, Wilderness First Responder, RCABC Canoe Instructor
philosophy
Jesse's Philosophy & Approach
Approach
The WILDE Way: After spending 14 years working with Yukon youth Jesse has realized that a more immersive educational experience in nature is needed to develop strong and resilient learners. This is the WILDE Way!
Fun Facts
Jesse is a father of three children who share his passion and curiosity for the outdoors.
Given a window of opportunity he can be found with his wife Janine and children floating down a river or cross-country skiing and mountain biking with some good friends. Jesse is very grateful to be living on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation and Ta'an Kwach'an Council.
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All Faculty & Staff
Browse through our staff profiles and meet the team at WILDE School of Yukon.
Jesse
Teacher, Principal, Executive Director
Jesse Jewell has dedicated his life's work to connecting people with the water and land based on the belief that nature is both a teacher and a healer.
Carrie
Teacher
Carrie believes in building a classroom community that embraces the inclusion and involvement of all students, staff, and community members and connects them with the local environment.
Shannon
Teacher
Shannon is thrilled for the opportunity to work, play and grow together with children in the forest at WILDE School.
Ali
Canadian WILDE Schools Director of Teaching & Learning
Ali inspires students to be engaged, critical thinkers and creative problem solvers through her interactive teaching approach, deeply rooted in respect for the environment and a passion for healthy active living.
Jeff
Canadian WILDE Schools Founder & Executive Director
Jeff is the visionary founder of Canadian WILDE Schools, dedicated to fostering a new generation of passionate, educated changemakers through meaningful educational experiences.
Hilary
Summer Camp Director, Teacher
Hilary's philosophy is to remain curious about everything life and nature has to offer, to always inspire wonder and to welcome lifelong growth.