I have been writing grants for over a decade and have twenty five plus years of experience bench-marking resources, lesson plans and curriculum to meet Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and national standards. I held an Oregon Basic teaching license with an ESOL endorsement for over twenty years. I possess an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education, an M.Ed in Education with a Certificate and Minor in Native American Studies and an MS in Folklore.  The focus of my terminal project for my MS at the University of Oregon, was to design lessons and resources that were tied to the ODE’s Early Childhood Foundations for the new culture and language immersion preschool at the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation. We focused on seven traditional foods (three roots, two berries, salmon, and venison). For this project, I worked collaboratively with staff from the Warm Springs Tribe’s Culture and Heritage Department, preschool teachers, and Tribal community members. I also had the privilege of interviewing twelve traditional food gatherers for the Culture and Heritage Department’s Archives.

I have worn “many hats” in my life; mother, nonprofit advocate, herbalist, flower essence practitioner, organic farmer, teacher/instructor/educator, peace worker, world traveler, friend, dancer and lover of life.

For Bach Flower Essences consultations, contact Ahavah at: ahavahtovah@gmail.com
(541) 441-2614

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