These are the faces of the wonderful staff members that help make our programs amazing! They bring a wealth of knowledge from across the United States and are excited to be a part of the 2022 CBFS team. Get to know them while on program with us!
Beth Ross
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Claire Teachy
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My name is Beth and I am a Master Educator. This will be my second year at CBFS and my favorite classes to teach are Wetland Ecology and the Oceanography Research Cruise! I am from Northern Maryland. I earned a B.S. in Marine Science from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, SC. My focus was in Marine Biology, conservation and ecology. I am also intrigued by the aquaculture industry. My favorite marine animals are sharks, specifically the zebra shark. Armadillos also make my heart happy for no real reason other than they're cute when they jump into a ball! In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, working out and going to the beach!
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Hi! I'm Claire and I am a Master Educator. This is my second year at CBFS and I am so excited to start the new season! My favorite parts about working at the Field Station are being able to work outdoors and seeing participants get excited about things we find in the field. I am originally from North Carolina, and before I started working at CBFS I was an elementary school teacher. Some things I like to do in my free time are walk the trails on the refuge and get books from the Chincoteague Island Library and Sundial Books.
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Charlotte Soler
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Connor Trexel
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Hi I’m Charlie! I graduated from the University Côte d’Azur (France) in 2022 with a M.S in Marine Science. Growing up in both the US and France, I was interested in the different bio-ecosystems both countries have. I became passionate in marine biology thanks to a trip to the Great Barrier Reef and through scuba diving.
In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, photography, the outdoors, and traveling to explore new places and learn new things. |
Hi, my name is Connor Trexel, and I am a graduate from Virginia Tech in Fish Conservation with a concentration in Marine Fisheries. I was born and raised in Northern Virginia, and I have been interested in marine life for most of my life. I am extremely interested in sharks and hope to work and research them in the future. I am a very active person and love to run, bike, hike, climb, and any other outdoor/water activities. I love being in the water and snorkeling/scuba diving.
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Emma Trisciani
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Hannah Gricks
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My name is Emma and I am a recent Marine Biology graduate from Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI. In my time there I also had a minor in Sustainability and a concentration in Photography! My childhood was spent on Long Island sound in CT until I moved to upstate NY where my love for tide-pooling evolved into a passion for marine science. I recently interned in the Dominican Republic and worked on several cool projects like aquaponics, coral restoration, and sea turtle release. I love swimming, scuba, and kayaking and can’t wait to experience beautiful VA!
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I’m Hannah! I grew up in South Central Pennsylvania and am a graduate of Millersville University with a degree in Biology. I have loved science for as long as I can remember, and I have been particularly fascinated by the ocean thanks to yearly trips to the coast with my family. My time with CBFS began as a college student for field courses and continued the following summer when I worked as a Summer Camp Counselor. I recently spent several months in Seattle, WA interning at a marine animal rescue and rehabilitation facility where I worked with harbor seal pups in need of medical treatment for release. I am thrilled to be back with CBFS, and I am looking forward to continuing to learn and teach about the ecology of the Eastern Shore as an educator. In my spare time, you can find me scanning the water in search of marine mammals, hiking, or attending aerial arts classes.
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Mason Howell
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Olivia Falb
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Hi, my name is Mason Howell and I am originally from Greenville, SC. I received my Bachelors in Marine Science with a Minor in Biology from Coastal Carolina University. Some of my favorite classes that I have taken were fisheries science, Marine Biology, and Biology of Sharks. I have worked at various places in the fisheries field and education such as Myrtle Beach State Park and the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries. Here at CBFS I hope to be able to teach others about what I love and have them enjoy their time here at CBFS. My hobbies include hiking or walking along the beach, exploring new areas, fishing, kayaking, looking for shark teeth or shells, playing soccer and spending time with friends.
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Hello! I'm Olivia from Orange, VA. I graduated from William and Mary in 2022 with a degree in Geology and Environmental Science and I'm super excited to join the CBFS crew. I love the outdoors, weightlifting, animals, and cooking!
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