Meet Our Dedicated
Teachers and Staff

Christina is the Director of Visiting Programs and the Summer Term. She is a science teacher, outdoor educator, and educational program administrator who has worked in the UK, Dubai, Bonaire, and the United States. She is also a competitive ultimate frisbee player, an Oregonian, and a lover of the ocean. Christina studied Marine Biology at the University of Oregon before pursuing a MA in Biology from Miami University of Ohio. More recently she attended the University of Exeter for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Christina is so excited to help students learn, grow, and develop as global citizens.

Lauren is originally from Baltimore, MD, and first joined The Island School community as a Semester student. She always knew she wanted to return as a teacher one day and that dream first came true in 2017 when Lauren worked for the Summer Term. Since then, Lauren has taught the Histories class, led Down Island Trips, and held the role of Treehouse Dorm Head for the Semester and Summer Term. Lauren is currently the Assistant Director and Dean of Students for the Semester Program.

Meet Allie, an outdoors enthusiast whose deep bond with nature led to a lifelong passion. With a diverse background in wilderness pursuits like backpacking, rock climbing, and kayaking, she’s channeled her love for the outdoors into an educational career. llie studied Ecology and Evolution at the University of Washington before pursuing a MA in Environmental Studies and Education for Sustainability from Prescott College In her 13+ years as an educator, Allie has crafted immersive learning experiences, guiding students to learn through hands-on activities.. As The Dean of Academics, she’s committed to providing transformative education that nurtures eco-conscious, sustainability-minded, adventurous, and empathetic individuals.

Adam grew up in Baltimore, MD and was a student at McDonogh School and the University of Virginia. While at UVA, he studied anthropology and global sustainability, and joined us on Eleuthera as a CEIS intern in 2015. He has spent time studying and working on environmental issues in Hawai’i, New Zealand, the wider South Pacific, the Spanish Basque Country, and, of course, the Caribbean. Most recently, he worked for a global forestry consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., before rejoining the Island School community in June 2019 to work for the Educational Programs department. Adam is currently the Beach House Dorm Head, Literature and Writing teacher, and Head of the Exercise Program. In his free time he enjoys surfing, freediving, trying to improve his Spanish, and playing music. He is also a certified meditation teacher.

George grew up in Bath, UK and studied Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute. During his studies he gained experience in field research and social science research investigating human connection to marine environments and the use of education as a means of change. He is a ‘life-long learner’ and combines formal education with real-world experience and application. George previously worked as an environmental educator, teaching students and developing other educators. He loves combining experiential education with storytelling to share the experiences of Ocean citizens around the world. He is passionate about mentoring and is inspired by the journeys shared between mentor and mentee. In his free time, George enjoys scuba diving, snorkeling and paddling.

Caroline is originally from Wellesley, Massachusetts. She majored in English with a concentration in Creative Writing at Northwestern University and studied for a semester at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. Through AmeriCorps and College Possible, Caroline served as a college counselor for low-income students in Seattle and Federal Way Public Schools. Caroline has led backpacking programs on Minnesota’s Superior Hiking Trail, Vermont’s Long Trail, Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail, and Switzerland’s Alpine Pass Route and loves to swim and bike around Eleuthera. She is grateful for the opportunity to teach and learn at The Island School.

Having grown up in Charleston, South Carolina, Claire loves the coastal life, cherishing marsh adventures and sun-soaked days. An adventurer at heart, she spent many summers island hopping throughout the Caribbean, first as a student and later as a PADI Dive instructor on live-aboard sailing and diving programs. In college, Claire was eager to better understand the relationship between people and place, earning a degree in Sociology and Environmental Studies from Wake Forest University. Following her passion for exploration, she made her way to New York City to work in the travel industry. After learning the ropes of the industry, Claire is excited to return to her blue water roots at The Island School.

Quinn’s relationship with the Caribbean began when he moved to the island of St. Croix to work in permaculture and sustainable systems. A lover of the humanities, he has always been interested in cultural immersion and place-based learning. While studying anthropology and archaeology at NYU, he found a way to blend these two interests, conducting fieldwork on the Caribbean coast of Belize. Quinn is eager to continue to learn and grow alongside a group of motivated students. In his free time, Quinn enjoys making pottery, running, and lounging on the beach.

Andrew Treat is excited to be returning to The Island School! He is originally from New England (Connecticut mostly) but he has been coming to Eleuthera every year of his life. With so many of his fondest memories on Eleuthera, it is one of his favorite places on Earth. Andrew was a Semester student in the spring of 2017 and went on to study Earth and Oceanographic science at Bowdoin College in Maine. He will be teaching and working with research class this fall. Andrew loves to fly fish, play music, and enjoy the company of those around him. After a year of meandering, he is more than ready to settle on Cape Eleuthera.

Abby was born and raised in the state of Vermont. She graduated with a science education degree from Montana State University in 2021. Since then, she has been working as a substitute teacher, ski instructor, and math tutor.  She has spent several months traveling in Southeast Asia and received her yoga teacher certificate. More recently, she has worked as a long-term high school biology and physics substitute teacher. She is passionate about outdoor, place-based education and cannot wait to explore that more on Eleuthera.

Growing up in the Ocean State, Sophie spent most of her time in or by the water. Her Rhode Island roots brought her to Eleuthera for the first time in Spring 2017 as a Semester student. She went on to study at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School where she double majored in Marine Affairs and Ecosystem Science & Policy and minored in Creative Writing. She is particularly interested in how writing and art forms can be used as educational tools to engage communities in environmental policy. Having spent many summers as a camp counselor, Sophie strives to bring her energy and compassion to the communities she works with and can’t wait to inspire students to discover their own power as leaders. In her free time, Sophie loves spending time with friends and family, playing in the ocean, writing, and kickboxing. 

Clara grew up in Vero Beach, Florida, a barrier island community that continues to impact her interests in marine conservation. During her undergraduate degree, she studied abroad in the Turks and Caicos, gaining field research experience at the School for Field Studies Center for Marine Resource Management. With a newfound love of scuba diving and wider scope of marine ecology, she moved to the Florida Keys to learn and work in coral restoration. She is passionate about the systems that form and impact her home and is excited to advise and assist in the curriculum both in the classroom and out in the field.

Originally from the Ocean State, Lauren grew up cultivating a deep connection to the outdoors from the ocean to the mountains. She graduated from Colby College with a degree in Educational and American Studies concentrating on Human Development. She went on to work in mental health treatment facilities in New England, public school classrooms in Spain, and outdoor education in Patagonia, Chile, and the American West. Lauren has a passion for fostering meaningful experiences in the outdoors for students of all ages and is thrilled to be continuing this work at The Island School.

Gwyn is from Newton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Williams College in 2024. While at Williams she majored in Biology and did her honors thesis on short-term hibernation in mice. During her junior year of college Gwyn studied abroad with the School for Field Studies in Turks and Caicos at the Center for Marine Resource Studies, where she got her PADI advanced open water certification and fostered her passion for marine conservation. Previously, she has worked as an EMT in the greater Boston area. In her freetime, Gwyn loves to read, sing, ski, and be outdoors! She is passionate about experiential education and conservation which motivated her to join the Island School team.

Born and raised on the south shore of Lake Huron in a small beach town, Grand Bend gave Emily her love for water, the environment and the outdoors. Some of her many hobbies include; sailing, karate/kickboxing, hiking, canoe tripping, and spending time with good pals. She graduated from Laurentian University in 2021 from their Outdoor Adventure Leadership program (BPHE), and in 2022 from Teachers College (BEd). Since then she has been working as a teacher mainly in 7th – 12th grade. She has a burning passion for outdoor and experiential education. Emily is stoked to be at The Island School and create a fun and engaging learning environment!

Dylan Satar, originally from Izmir, Turkey, spent most of his childhood in Newton, Massachusetts. He quickly adapted to American language and culture and later graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in marine science. His early years in a coastal town in Turkey sparked a deep connection to the ocean, which has fueled his lifelong passion for marine science. Dylan also has a keen interest in photography and hopes to combine this passion with his work in the field, capturing the beauty and complexity of marine environments. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, mountain biking, and spending time with friends and family.

Lulu is from Dedham, Massachusetts, and graduated in May 2024 from Middlebury College in Vermont. At Middlebury, Lulu studied Biology and minored in Math and Global Health while continuing to engage with her love for the outdoors. She also studied abroad at The University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand her junior year. In the past, Lulu has worked in labs studying a wide range of things from insect communication to CTE, and the intersection of pollution and disease. Lulu loves backpacking, skiing, running, reading, and painting. She is also a proud Island School Spring ‘19 alumni!

Jamie Lau is from Oakland, California, and graduated from Bowdoin College in 2022 with a degree in Integrative Biology and English Literature. While studying in Maine, she did research at a local oyster farm, where she developed a passion for sustainable aquaculture and using direct experience in the field as a platform for science education. In the past year, she has been working at a local oyster hatchery and teaching high school biology on the Big Island in Hawaii. During her free time, she enjoys surfing, running, reading, playing soccer, and spending time with family and friends outdoors.