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Andrew N. Bernier, Ph.D.                                                                                        

1014 B E. Clarendon Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85014                          Phone: (607) 229-0269

andrew.n.bernier@gmail.com                                   www.andrewnbernier.com

 

I strive to educate and advocate for sustainability science through communicative action.

 

Focus of Work and Research: My dissertation research and professional work have led me to a nexus of sustainability and science education, systems theory, curriculum design and digital media communication. I am greatly interested in the design process of shifting understanding of scientific and sustainability concepts toward relationship based understanding, rooted in concepts of systems thinking, and then how we effectively communicate complex topics. I have done this through three primary mechanisms: teaching, curriculum design and journalism.

  

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Sustainability Education, Prescott College, Conferred 2015

  • Dissertation: “Designing a Systems Based Curriculum to Develop 21st Century Sustainability Literacy and Communication Skills”.

 

Master of Education (MEd), Secondary Education, Arizona St. University, Conferred 2010

  • Science concentration with Certification. Thesis: “Classroom Electronic Assessment Systems and their Effects on Student Achievement”.

 

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies, Ithaca College, Conferred 2007

  • Concentration: Communication of Sustainable Development. Focus on broadcast and writing. Topics included ecosystem conservation, green building and natural landscaping.

 

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY, SCIENCE AND INNOVATION: EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

Adjunct Faculty, Paradise Valley Community College, 1/2014 - Present

  • Teach “Sustainable World” weekly in both lecture and project oriented instruction through a hybrid (online and in person) course design.
  • Author and design assignments for students of varying ages, experience and capability utilizing high tech collaboration.
  • Advise and help PVCC Sustainability Committee and participate in annual Maricopa Community College sustainability summit.

Doctoral Graduate, Prescott College, Prescott, AZ, 8/2011 – 5/2015

  • Read, written and researched sustainability and systems literature extensively along with interviewing several sustainability leaders in Phoenix area.
  • Studied under and collaborated with sustainability and systems leaders Sander van der Leeuw, Jaimie Cloud, Dilafuz Williams, John Gould, Pramod Parajuli, and Lee Jenkins.
  • Studied on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico for social and ecological justice in practice.
  • Consulted for program and curriculum development for local non-profits and schools.
  • Co-wrote the proposal for the Master’s Degree in Sustainability Communication at Arizona State’s School of Sustainability.
  • Digital portfolio of work available at www.andrewnbernier.com

Contributor, Education for Sustainability (EfS) Meta-Analysis Project, 2/2015 – Present

  • Collaborating with leading EfS thinkers, practitioners, designers and authors led by Cloud Institute head Jaimie Cloud to determine core EfS ideas and skill sets.
  • Solicited input from dozens of established and emerging EfS thinkers for idea contributions, now sorting, categorizing and identifying trends and emerging themes.

Participant, Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program: Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), Japan Fulbright, May & June 2014

  • Worked with 23 U.S. teachers and 24 Japan teachers on ESD instruction, curriculum development and content knowledge.
  • Was requested to and presented education for sustainability and curriculum development to whole delegations of U.S. and Japanese education officials.
  • Visited Japan touring several schools initiating ESD as part of UNESCO goals, met with city and national officials to discuss ESD.
  • Designed, coordinated and facilitated follow-up project with several Japan and U.S. teachers based on environmental mapping.

Sustainability Instructor, The Center for Research in Engineering, Science and Technology (CREST), 6/2010 – 5/2014

  • Authored and built the first comprehensive public high school sustainability program and curriculum in the country.
  • Wrote and taught paper-free, google app based curriculum that adopted pre-existing work, community input and own background.
  • Wrote five comprehensive courses: Principles of Sustainability, Sustainable Ecosystems, Sustainable Water & Food, Sustainable Energy, and Sustainable Materials & Technology
  • Developed partnerships with organizations and business to collaborate and build curriculum while enhancing student learning experiences.
  • Maintained entire website at www.crestsustainability.net to support course/program as entirely paper free systems curriculum.
  • Managed waste to resources partnership with City of Phoenix, Mayo Clinic, ASU and Republic Services on behalf of district.

Teacher and Teach for America (TFA)/Americorps Corps Member, Glendale Elem. School District, Glendale, AZ, 5/2008 – 5/2010

  • Taught 7th and 8th grade Science and 7th Grade Language Arts at Melvin E. Sine Elementary, a Title-1, low-income public K – 8 school.
  • Created curriculum, lessons, assessments, labs and activities to fit AZ science education standards, students achieved 80% mastery collectively on standards.
  • Acted as coach/advisor for extracurricular activities at school (flag football and softball, improv club and volunteer garden plot).
  • Secured a 25K grant to renovate a neglected parcel of land into an outdoor classroom and learning garden. Coordinated students and volunteers to help build and design project.  

Youth Advocate, Youth Advocate Program, Ithaca, NY, 6/2007 – 6/2008

  • Rehabilitated young males coming from or near entering detention facilities back into contributing members of the community and their families.
  • Assisted with re-enrollment of school, tutoring, finding employment and hobby/interest development.
  • Coordinated and directed the “Youth Matters Project”; a community service radio interview project for at-risk and foster youth.

Admission Counselor, Ithaca College, 7/2007 – 6/2008

  • Conducted individual, small and large-scale informational sessions about the college and academic programs.
  • Reviewed applications for admission acceptance decisions and maintained communication with potential students and families.
  • Maintained electronic and written communication with potential students and families interested in Ithaca College.

Sustainability Task Force Committee Chair, Ithaca College Residence Hall Association, Ithaca, NY, 8/2005 - 5/2007

  • Oversaw student committee to improving the sustainability practices and facilities of over 4,300 student residents living on campus.
  • Created the program “Hall Wars”, aimed at two residence halls competing for a time to reduce and measure reduction of electricity consumption. 
  • Created the program “IC Flea Market”, allowing students to buy, sell and trade their own items at the end of each semester to reduce waste of reusable materials.

Building Performance Technician and Marketing Internship, Performance Systems Contracting Inc., Ithaca, NY, 1/2006 – 8/2006

  • Conducted marketing and research of green building materials, techniques and energy efficient products and procedures for residential and commercial spaces.
  • Worked in-field by weatherizing and air-sealing buildings while installing renewable energy systems.
  • Developed several case studies of individual “green building” homes in the Ithaca area.

JOURNALISM, BROADCASTING AND PRODUCTION: EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP

Senior Field Correspondent for Science and Innovation, 91.5 FM KJZZ, National Public Radio Affiliate, Tempe, AZ, 7/2014 - Present

  • Report in-depth stories about science and innovation in Arizona and the Southwest, covering academia, private and public sectors. Have recorded nearly 100 stories thus far.
  • Research, write, edit and produce news programming to statewide, regional and national audiences through radio broadcast.
  • Develop and web-format all stories, integrating multi-media platforms on KJZZ.org where pieces are archived and accessible.
  • Coordinate, interview and connect ever-expanding health, science, sustainability, technology, and engineering professionals in Arizona.

Social Media Manager and Editorial Staff Member, Journal of Sustainability Education (JSE), 5/2012 - Present

  • Manage and maintain social media outreach with postings of recent publications regarding sustainability education topics.
  • Review and asses submitted scholarly and non-scholarly pieces while soliciting works for peer review to established professionals.
  • Contribute to journal staff decisions on direction and growth of a rapidly growing online scholarly publication at www.susted.com.
  • Co-edited and organized “State of the Field” edition with guest editor Jaimie Cloud, CEO and founder of The Cloud Institute.

Program Director and Host, RadioPhoenix.org, Volunteer Community Non-Profit Radio, Phoenix, AZ 4/2009 – 1/2012

  • Organized and coordinated the program schedule for the largest on-line community radio station in Arizona.
  • Communicated with program distributors (Pacifica, PRI) to carry syndicated shows and assisted with maintaining operations.
  • Worked with and interviewed community members crafting effective programing to serve and educate the greater Phoenix valley.

Host, “Your Impact” Radio Program, 91.7 FM WICB, Ithaca, NY, 5/2007 – 6/2008

  • Created, wrote, produced and hosted community radio show (NPR format) focused on local and national sustainability efforts in central New York.
  • Promoted local businesses, non-profits, research efforts and individuals who worked and lived for various sustainable causes.
  • Received the award “Sign of Sustainability 2007” from the local Sustainable Tompkins organization for the winter of 2007 and Ithaca College “Green Thumbs Up”.
  • Served as general on-air host for daily programing from 1/2004 to 6/2008

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

  • “Designing a Systems Based Curriculum to Develop 21st Century Sustainability Literacy and Communication Skills” Ignite Talk, Conference on Complex Systems, Arizona State University & Santa Fe Institute, Accepted for September 2015
  • “Beyond Conservation—Reimagining the Purpose of Energy Education: An interactive issue of Journal of Sustainability” poster presentation, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference (AASHE), Minneapolis, MN, Accepted for October, 2015.
  • “Designing a Systems Based Curriculum to Develop 21st Century Sustainability Literacy and Communication Skills” case study presentation, AASHE, Minneapolis, MN, Accepted for October, 2015.
  • “A Doctoral Program in Sustainability Education: the Student Experience” panel discussion, AASHE, Minneapolis, MN, Accepted for October, 2015.
  • “Student Managed Sustainability Initiatives” presentation, Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference, March 2014.
  • “Thinking Creatively about Sustainability in Higher Ed” presentation, Arizona Higher Education Sustainability Conference, March 2014.
  • “Sustainability Literacy through Google Apps” presentation, Phoenix Regional Google Education Summit, March 2014.
  • “Mindmapping for Sustainability” presentation & workshop, EdCamp Phoenix West “un-conference”, March 2014.
  • Wrote curriculum “Carbon Nation: Invention and Innovation” for Director, Producer, ASU Professor Peter Byck as part of the climate change documentary “Carbon Nation” community outreach resources, December, 2013.
  • “Four Approaches to Sustainability Higher Education: One Degree” poster, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, October 2013
  • “Youth Voices in Sustainability” Published in Sustainability: Journal of Record. Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. August 2012.
  • “Systems Thinking in Education for Sustainability” Guest Lecture at Paradise Valley Community College, May 2012.
  • “Developing A Comprehensive STEM Program” presentation, National Science Teachers Association, April 2012.
  • “Online Classrooms for Science and Sustainability Instruction” presentation, Arizona Science Teachers Association, October 2011.
  • Invited and spoke at ASU’s Ignite Event: “Envisioning our Future,” like TEDx, regarding sustainability curriculum, April 2011.

AWARDS, ACCEPTANCES & HONORS

  • Led a freshmen team to regional finals, Army eCyber Mission Competition, May 2014.
  • Coached teams to 2nd Overall and 1st in several “Eco-Stations” in Arizona Envirothon Competition, April 2013 & 2014.
  • Led teams to 2nd Place finishes and recognition in the international Sustainable Materials and Renewable Technology (SMART) Competition, May 2013 & 2014.
  • Led two students to honorable mentions in the highly competitive International DuPont Science Essay Competition, December 2013 & 2014.
  • Accepted and completed the Leading for Change - AZ Fellowship and Candidate Training programs, October 2010.
  • Accepted and completed the highly selective Teach for America AmeriCorps Program, accepts  <10% of applicants, May 2008.
  • Received “Sign of Sustainability 2007” award from the organization Sustainable Tompkins for “Your Impact” radio, December 2007.
  • Peggy R. Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership / National Who’s Who Award, Ithaca College, May 2007.
  • Dean’s List, Ithaca College, Spring 2006 and Fall 2007 Semesters.
  • National Residence Hall Honorary (Top 1% of national on-campus residents), Ithaca College, May 2006.
  • Interviewed four Nobel Prize winners (Elie Wiesel, Jody Williams, Oscar Arias and Dr. Lee Hartwell).

TEACHING CERTIFICATES

  • Arizona Department of Education Standard Education: Secondary General Science.
  • Arizona Department of Education Standard Education: Biology.
  • Arizona Department of Education Standard Career and Technical Education: New and Emerging Technologies.
  • Arizona Department of Education Standard Career and Technical Education: Agriculture.
  • Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments Passed: General Science, Biology, and Professional Knowledge.
  • Structured English Immersion Endorsed and hold no certificate deficiencies.

ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SKILL-SET

  • Proficient in Google Applications, Microsoft Office, JPEG Imaging, MindMapping Software and Prezi for Mac and PC.
  • Experience with recording equipment, sound boards and digital editing software such as ProTools, Adobe Audition and Audacity.
  • Highly collaborative with prioritization in developing and fostering partnerships with internal groups and external organizations.
  • Strong team skills and excellent ability and experience in public presentation, speaking.
  • Strong writing skills for wide audiences. Well versed in narrative, persuasive, technical, creative, research and academic prose.
  • Highly organized with files and digital data management, calendar and event scheduling and with physical material and space.
  • Attentive visual and appearance aptitude, strives for high levels of product “present-ability” and marketability.

GRANT WRITING & FUNDRAISING

  • Co-wrote the proposal for the Sustainability Communications Research Institute at Prescott College (not awarded).
  • Wrote and secured $25K grant project from SunTec Concrete and designed and constructed an outdoor classroom on school site campus (awarded).
  • Co-wrote, designed and produced materials for a neighborhood revitalization seed funding program for Sustainable Tompkins (awarded).

 

 

 

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