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Education Staff: |
Ryan Perish,
Instruction Coordinator
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Ryan joins us from
LeCenter, MN. He's a graduate of the UofM-Crookston
majoring in agriculture education. He has served as an
advisor for local FFA Chapters and enjoys working on his
parents dairy farm at Browerville, MN, whenever he gets
a chance. Ryan's hobbies include playing sports,
watching Twins games, and fishing.
E-mail Ryan |
Marie Norman,
Instructor Naturalist
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Marie comes to LLCC
after 37 years in the public education system as both an
Elementary School classroom teacher and building
Principal. She holds a B.A. and Masters Degree in
Elementary Education and K-12 administration. In her
spare time Marie enjoys travel, golf, fishing and art
projects. After retiring from public education, Marie
feels that she has a new lease on life: more learning at
LLCC, more time to connect with past and new friends,
new places to visit and great family time.
E-mail Marie |
Beth Haasken,
Instructor Naturalist
Coming Soon! |
Beth joined the LLCC staff as an Instructor Naturalist
in September 2011. She has a B.S. in Biology and
Environmental Studies from St. Cloud State. While in
college she cared for lab animals and was a wildlife
rehabilitation volunteer. She enjoys watching her kids
play sports; baseball, hockey, football, volleyball &
dance. She & her family enjoy biking, camping on Lake
Superior and gardening. Beth also serves as the
Coordinator for 4-H programs in Aitkin County.
Email Beth
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Sally Bruesewitz,
Instructor Naturalist
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Sally returned to LLCC
early in 2002 after holding the same position several
years before. She has a degree in biology-fisheries from
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, and has served as a
fisheries biologist and Aquatic Education Specialist.
She is an active community volunteer and parent, and
enjoys living on a lake. "I love to share my wonder and
enthusiasm about nature with the children who come to
visit."
E-mail Sally |
Tanya Swanson,
Instructor Naturalist
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Tanya has returned to LLCC as an Instructor Naturalist
after a 3 year hiatus. She has a B.S. in Conservation
Biology from the U of M Twin Cities as well as an A.S.
in Veterinary Technology. She has experience in wildlife
rehabilitation with an internship at the Minnesota Zoo.
She has worked for the MN DNR and in veterinary clinics.
She enjoys spending time with her two children and
husband & dog…hiking, camping, fishing & travelling. She
loves working in an environment that fosters respect for
our natural world.
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Administration: |
Executive Director
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Pam
Carlson,
Administrative Coordinator
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Pam enjoys the variety
of duties she serves at Long Lake. After more than 30
years
in her position, Pam can answer any possible question
about LLCC. When asked about previous jobs, she says, "I
have been at LLCC for so long that I can't remember!"
She does know that her desk has the best view in Aitkin
County.
E-mail Pam |
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Service Staff: |
Chris Hagen,
Food Service Coordinator
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Chris enjoys the outdoors, especially camping, fishing,
gardening, and bird watching. Her bird feeders in
northern Aitkin County are the most active that we know
about. She has 25 years' experience in food service, and
has been at Long Lake for ten years. She applies a
"can-do" attitude to all challenges we present her with.
"It's really great working at a place that is so into
the environment," says Chris. |
Wanda Essen,
Food Service Cook
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We welcomed Wanda to
Long Lake in December 2004. She has studied culinary
arts and worked for several years "feeding people" at
the Fireside Inn. Camping and winter sports are among
her favorite things to do.
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Wendy Hunt,
Food Service Cook
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Wendy joined the staff
in the spring of 2002. Her weekend meals get rave
reviews from retreat groups.
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Maintenance Staff: |
Dave Conway,
Maintenance Coordinator
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Dave brings to LLCC his
vast years of experience in manufacturing plant
maintenance and the fishing tourism industry. He enjoys
fishing, camping, and working in his yard. He also
enjoys spending time with his family, especially his
grandchildren. |
Scott Biscoe,
Maintenance Worker
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Scott brings with him a
wealth of talent in building and mechanical maintenance.
In his spare time, he runs his hobby farm, which
includes dairy cows, a dog, and a cat.
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Seasonal Naturalists: |
Melanie Muske,
Seasonal Naturalist
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Melanie has returned for a second year as a Seasonal
Naturalist. She received her B.S. in Outdoor Education-
Natural History from Northland College. She enjoys
hiking, reading, hanging with friends, video games and
planning adventures. She believes that LLCC is
AWESOME!!! |
Julianne Pierson,
Seasonal Naturalist
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Julianne returns to LLCC as a Seasonal Naturalist after
having been a visiting student some 15 years ago. She
has a M.S. in Biological Sciences. She has been a Park
Ranger with the National Park Service and a Field
Botanist with the Navy. She enjoys bird watching,
camping, cooking and water skiing. She is teaching her
niece how to identify birds, she loves it!
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Ashley Smith,
Seasonal Naturalist
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Ashley received her B.A. in Biology & Religion at
Concordia College in Moorhead MN. She has a Masters
degree in Environmental Education from the University of
Melbourne in Australia. She has worked as a Naturalist
at Dodge Nature Center and Dakota County Parks and Open
Spaces and now Long Lake. In her spare time she likes to
hang out with friends and family, watch movies, read
books and does nature photography. She is very excited
to be able to work at a residential nature center. |
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Summer Staff: |
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Farewell Until Next Summer... |
