Crypt EDventures
ENCHANTING EXCURSIONS

a note from the founder
Hello.
Welcome — and thank you for taking the time to learn who I am and what these series are about. My intention with this site, and all of my material, is to invite you to look more closely at what is happening with your environment: the personal, the physical, the social, and the global.
My ultimate goal is that each of us finds the means to fulfill our potential — to become an inquisitive, responsible, and contributing citizen of the world.

my story
From the classroom to the canopy
I'm currently living in Salem, Oregon — a beautiful outdoor playground — where I enjoy a full life working and playing outdoors, riding my motorcycle, writing, and spending time with friends and family.
I spent a career in education as a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, and finally superintendent. That work let me travel and experience the world — much as I did growing up as the dependent of an Air Force officer — fostering an intense interest in people, places, and the environment we share.
An interesting side-note is that once I got started, a number of things happened, one of which is the fact that Crypt became the acronym for; CReature You Put There. The reason being, we are in fact responsible for what we put in our environment. Of course, it needs to be said that the word itself is somewhat “cryptic,” which also serves the purpose and is a cute name, not to mention that it allows for yet another set of lessons for elementary students. Another of the idiosyncrasies that came up is the fact that Crypt continues throughout the series to metamorphose, representative of our environment’s ever-changing nature. I realize this means we lose a bit of continuity, however, again, it provides a great opportunity for teaching/learning. And while the text contains technical and sometimes complex wording, I've never been one to discount what a student can do when properly motivated. I encourage you to watch/listen to these episodes as might a child without the preconceived impositions of adulthood.ns of adulthood. While the series intends to illustrate the issues we face as we look more closely at our world, it is also meant as an introduction, not an in-depth study of any one issue. It provides enchanting adventures through which we see another side of what’s all around us. My hope is that if students are introduced to these issues early enough and in a non-threatening manner, they will become life-long responsible stewards of, and advocates for, our environment in all its glory; personal, physical, and social.
what guides the work
A few things I believe
Curiosity first
We nurture an interest in the place we call home and a lasting curiosity to match.
Responsible noticing
Awareness of the personal, physical, social, and global — the environment in every sense.
Accessible to all
A more inclusive approach so every learner finds a safe, welcoming place to grow.