Every Wednesday this semester, Sophie Wasserman—or Fern as she's known at Outdoor School—stepped out of the traditional classroom and into nature through RPTM 240, a Health and Human Development course in partnership with Shaver's Creek Environmental Center. 🌿💫💚 After two years volunteering as a counselor, Sophie returned to Outdoor School with a new role and perspective—this time as a Learning Group Leader at Camp Blue Diamond where she guided 15 fifth-grade students through lessons that brought ecosystems to life, answering the question: "How do the living and non-living parts of the ecosystem interrelate and change over time?" Surrounded by nature, Sophie saw how students thrive through hands-on learning and personal connection. She quickly adapted her teaching style to meet their needs—finding creative ways to make them feel comfortable, engaged, and ready to learn. This experience was more than a class—it was the culmination of years of dedication to environmental education ...