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Heather's first job was in the education department at the Toledo Zoo, creating informal learning experiences. After 17 years in environmental science and biology classrooms, Heather joined up with EP. Having the Ohio Master Teacher designation means that Heather understands education!
She writes innovative curriculum, facilitates teacher workshops and lives on a farm with her family in northwest Ohio. Heather serves as a project manager for the Ohio Corn & Wheat and Ohio Small Grains. She helps create curriculum for several other projects, leads professional development for teachers, oversees Seed to STEM Teacher Leaders, and is a Teacher Leader for Ohio Soybean Council's GrowNextGen. She has a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Zoology from Miami University and a teacher certification from Bowling Green State University. She received her masters in Education at the University of Findlay. Heather lives in McComb, Ohio with her husband, 4 children, 6 dogs and many farm animals.
Jane recently retired from 30 years of teaching environmental science, biology, health and gifted students at Upper Arlington Schools and Twin Valley Community Schools. Because Jane has a deep understanding of teaching and learning, she is a gifted curriculum writer and teacher workshop facilitator.
Jane serves as a project manager for the Ohio Soybean Council Educational Outreach Program, the Ohio Soybean Council Workforce Development Program, the Ohio Soybean Council Ag Biotech Academy and the Ohio Natural Energy Institute. She writes curriculum for several other projects and oversees the GrowNextGen Teacher Leaders in their curriculum development role. Jane currently acts as an adjunct for Ashland University and helps out with Environmental Science field trips at Upper Arlington High School. Jane is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a BS in health education and a certification in biology and general science and an MA in school counseling. She lives in Dublin, OH.
Jeanne, a founding partner, is responsible for client relationships spanning more than 20 years. An educator and former school counselor, Jeanne has the unique position of straddling both the …
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Nigel works to ensure clarity of visual communication for all client projects. Everything speaks and Nigel ensures that our brand and the brands developed for our clients are delivered on all levels. Nigel provides creative energy and direction around everything you see and experience in our work.
He holds a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design from the Columbus College of Art and Design. Nigel and his family live in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus.
Susan, a partner in the company, leads finance and operations. Susan has deep leadership and strategic planning experience. She has served as a business owner, CEO, General Manager and Executive Director of various private and nonprofit entities.
Susan is well-known for her high-profile role in leading the nonprofit agency partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to deliver Super Bowl XL in Detroit. Most recently Susan was the CEO of a social service nonprofit delivering $40M of aid in Michigan. A graduate of Ohio State University, Susan lives in Detroit, Michigan.