Vermont

Emily Kaplita

Senior Educator
About

Emily is originally from Connecticut. Vermont has always held a special place in her heart since she was young, and she is happy to now call Vermont home.  Emily has been at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Vermont since 2016, first teaching as summer camp staff, then serving as ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Vermont's first AmeriCorps Member, and now joining the Education Team as a Teacher/Naturalist. She has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology from Dickinson College and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Champlain College. Emily has multiple years of experience in environmental education and research experience with amphibians, mostly the American Toad, and will enhance our education programs more with this knowledge. Emily currently lives in South Burlington.  She enjoys hiking, biking, swimming in fresh water, skiing (both Nordic and downhill), and spending time with family and friends.

Articles by Emily Kaplita

Students looking at the pond
Spring Hiking
April 15, 2024 — Week 11; April 15 2024
Students doing a scavenger hunt
Spring Time!
April 01, 2024 — Week 9; April 1 2024
Students with snowmen
Snow Exploration
March 25, 2024 — Week 8; March 25 2024
Students starting in front of tree
Maple Magic
March 18, 2024 — Week 7; March 18 2024
students playing
Tracking Down Wildlife
February 12, 2024 — Week 5; February 12 2024
Students with animal pattern cards
Walkers, Hoppers, Waddlers, and Bounders OH MY!
February 05, 2024 — Week 4 February 5 2024
Students with snow castle
Ice Day
January 29, 2024 — Week 3; January 29 2024
Students standing by frozen river
Sunny Snow Hike
January 22, 2024 — Week 2; January 22 2024
Students standing at snowy beaver pond
Welcome Back for Winter
January 08, 2024 — Week 1 January 8 2024