Porsha Baughley
Porsha Baughey is a senior at Eastern Michigan University, studying Interdisciplinary Environmental Social Science with a concentration in Society. Porsha says when she comes to work she “can't wait to help kids become excited about science and learn new facts about our environment and wildlife!”
Porsha Baughey is a senior at Eastern Michigan University, studying Interdisciplinary Environmental Social Science with a concentration in Society. Porsha says when she comes to work she “can't wait to help kids become excited about science and learn new facts about our environment and wildlife!”
Matthew Darnell
Matthew Darnell joined the organization as an educator in 2022 after teaching middle school social studies for the state of Michigan. When not teaching, Matthew can be found reading and spending time with his family. He loves history and nature, and hopes to encourage others to think critically about the relationships between nature and society.
Matthew Darnell joined the organization as an educator in 2022 after teaching middle school social studies for the state of Michigan. When not teaching, Matthew can be found reading and spending time with his family. He loves history and nature, and hopes to encourage others to think critically about the relationships between nature and society.
Emilia Callan
Emilia Callan grew up in here in Ann Arbor, where their early experience fostering kittens inspired a lifelong interest in animals and ecology. Emilia is a recent MSU graduate, earning a bachelors degree in Environmental Biology & Zoology. When she’s not working, Emilia enjoys practicing her wildlife photography skills, learning a new song on the ukulele, and spending time with her four wonderful cats. Emilia is passionate about protecting our natural world, and hopes to encourage an admiration for science in all.
Emilia Callan grew up in Ann Arbor, where their early experience fostering kittens inspired a lifelong interest in animals and ecology. Emilia is a recent MSU graduate, earning a bachelors degree in Environmental Biology & Zoology. When she’s not working, Emilia enjoys practicing her wildlife photography skills, learning a new song on the ukulele, and spending time with her four wonderful cats. Emilia is passionate about protecting our natural world, and hopes to encourage an admiration for science in all.
Ari Coester
Ari Coester joined the team in 2023 as an educator. As a graduate with an ecology and evolutionary biology degree, he eagerly shares with others his passion for science, especially local flora and fauna. When not on the clock, he can be found drinking copious amounts of tea, roaming through local nature areas, or scribbling away at his drawing tablet.
Ari Coester joined the team in 2023 as an educator. As a graduate with an ecology and evolutionary biology degree, he eagerly shares with others his passion for science, especially local flora and fauna. When not on the clock, he can be found drinking copious amounts of tea, roaming through local nature areas, or scribbling away at his drawing tablet.
Batsheva Glatt
Batsheva Glatt joined the Education staff in 2017, which she credits to a fortunate series of events triggered by setting up a worm bin in a garage. She loves being in nature, caring for plants and animals, and participating in "AHA!" moments of discovery with other humans. Batsheva enjoys being at home with her companion human Toby, and admiring arthropods in her pollinator garden. In the winter, you will find her listening to audiobooks and knitting.
Batsheva Glatt joined the Education staff in 2017, which she credits to a fortunate series of events triggered by setting up a worm bin in a garage. She loves being in nature, caring for plants and animals, and participating in "AHA!" moments of discovery with other humans. Batsheva enjoys being at home with her companion human Toby, and admiring arthropods in her pollinator garden. In the winter, you will find her listening to audiobooks and knitting.
Najat Hachemi
Najat Hachemi studied journalism and English at Eastern Michigan University. She is an Ann Arbor native and grew up going to the Leslie Science and Nature Center and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Najat has a passion for working with children and hopes to provide the same positive learning experiences that allowed her to fall in love with the sites when she was a kid. When she isn’t working, she can be found roller blading, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
Najat Hachemi studied journalism and English at Eastern Michigan University. She is an Ann Arbor native and grew up going to the Leslie Science and Nature Center and the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Najat has a passion for working with children and hopes to provide the same positive learning experiences that allowed her to fall in love with the sites when she was a kid. When she isn’t working, she can be found roller blading, swimming, and hanging out with friends.
Luke Jacobs
Luke Jacobs started as a camp volunteer and member of the Youth Guidance Team at Leslie Science & Nature Center. He went on to work as a seasonal Summer Camp educator while studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan, and has now joined the organization year-round as part of the Education team.
Luke Jacobs started as a camp volunteer and member of the Youth Guidance Team at Leslie Science & Nature Center. He went on to work as a seasonal Summer Camp educator while studying Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan, and has now joined the organization year-round as part of the Education team.
Natalie Sloggett
Natalie Sloggett has wanted to work in public science & history education every since they first went to a national park and listened to a park ranger give a presentation. They have a BA in history from Alma College, and when they’re aren’t wandering in the woods or strolling through a museum, they are playing piano or performing in a choir.
Natalie Sloggett has wanted to work in public science & history education every since they first went to a national park and listened to a park ranger give a presentation. They have a BA in history from Alma College, and when they’re aren’t wandering in the woods or strolling through a museum, they are playing piano or performing in a choir.
Katy Hunter
Katy Hunter is an astronomer, Connecticut native, and U of M graduate. In her free time, she reads, plays ultimate frisbee, does an assortment of crafts, and watches soccer. They love ice cream, Spiderman, and the color blue.
Katy Hunter is an astronomer, Connecticut native, and U of M graduate. In her free time, she reads, plays ultimate frisbee, does an assortment of crafts, and watches soccer. They love ice cream, Spiderman, and the color blue.
Rachel Lorenc
Rachel Lorenc grew up visiting the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and is thrilled to now be working here as an Educator. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University where she studied anthropology and archaeology. Besides her passion for teaching, museums, and ancient things, she loves to read, play games, and FaceTime with her nephews.
Rachel Lorenc grew up visiting the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum and is thrilled to now be working here as an Educator. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University where she studied anthropology and archaeology. Besides her passion for teaching, museums, and ancient things, she loves to read, play games, and FaceTime with her nephews.
Lea Marlor
Lea Marlor works as an Educator and has been working at Unity in Learning since 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, a master’s degree in engineering education, and is currently focused on how to improve education within the STEM fields. Lea was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which fueled her love and appreciation of all things outdoors. When not in the woods or teaching, Lea can be found traveling and exploring.
Lea Marlor works as an Educator and has been working at Unity in Learning since 2023. She has a bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, a master’s degree in engineering education, and is currently focused on how to improve education within the STEM fields. Lea was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which fueled her love and appreciation of all things outdoors. When not in the woods or teaching, Lea can be found traveling and exploring.
Emma Muir
Emma Eichhorn came to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center in 2023 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in animal ecology from Iowa State University. Her background is in environmental education and wildlife ecology, which led her to education at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Emma’s passions include bird watching, disc golfing, drinking coffee, and petting dogs. She can sign the entirety of Hamilton and loves to spend her free time hiking an exploring with her husband, Adam.
Emma Eichhorn came to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science & Nature Center in 2023 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in animal ecology from Iowa State University. Her background is in environmental education and wildlife ecology, which led her to education at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Emma’s passions include bird watching, disc golfing, drinking coffee, and petting dogs. She can sign the entirety of Hamilton and loves to spend her free time hiking an exploring with her husband, Adam.
Everett Najarian
Everett Najarian graduated from MSU with a degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. With a background in environmental education, Everett decided to join the Education Department because of the importance that youth education programs play in our next generation of compassionate humans. Everett volunteered for Leslie Science & Nature Center Summer Camps and Education Programs from 2015-2019 and helped develop the Youth Guidance Team. He loves reading and everything outdoors (especially kayaking and backpacking), and is currently building out his Grandpa’s old van into a camper.
Everett Najarian graduated from MSU with a degree in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. With a background in environmental education, Everett decided to join the Education Department because of the importance that youth education programs play in our next generation of compassionate humans. Everett volunteered for Leslie Science & Nature Center Summer Camps and Education Programs from 2015-2019 and helped develop the Youth Guidance Team. He loves reading and everything outdoors (especially kayaking and backpacking), and is currently building out his Grandpa’s old van into a camper.
