Extra Help and Interns
Mary Williams, Extra Help
Mary, a front desk extra help staff member, assists at the front desk and in the gift shop. She utilizes her years of work for the university and volunteer experience with schools and youth to better service the public and families that visit the nature center. She’s responsible for the majority of the gift shop ordering and inventory. Mary uses her natural creative side to create displays, and seasonal gift shop exhibits.
Shawn Valentine, Education Extra Help
Shawn, as an education extra help staff member, he schedules evening meetings at the nature center for conservation groups, and assists with their programs. Shawn is currently enrolled at Arkansas Tech University pursuing a Computer Information Systems degree. He's a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom 3, and in his spare time when he's not working and attending school, he enjoys hobbies such as fishing and shooting sports.
Josh Fose, Extra Help
Josh, an education extra help staff member, currently attends the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and is pursuing a future in wildlife management with the hopes to serve as a Wildlife Officer one day. Josh is an avid bow hunter, and enjoys many other outdoor activities such as fishing. He uses his enthusiasm for the outdoor sports to help led educational and recreational activities here at the nature center.
Beth Burton, Education Extra Help
Beth, an education extra help staff member, currently attends the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith and is pursuing a degree in Historical Interpretation. She’s also avid animal lover, and has a natural ability to care for native critters. She uses her enthusiasm and knowledge of native animals to help maintain our exhibit animals, and to led educational and activities here at the nature center.
Stan Cottrell, Extra Help
Stan, an extra help staff member, is a retired school teacher from Oklahoma. He’s active in his local community in numerous organizations, including being a 32nd Degree Mason. Most of all, Stan enjoys helping others, and uses his personal skills to assist with public needs at the Nature Center, including grounds and building maintenance.
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