Tarneshia Evans is an award-winning environmental educator and advocate for nature-based early childhood education. She's the Early Childhood Director of Education for the Weinstein Jewish Community Center. Previously she was a Recreation Services Program Specialist for City Of Richmond Parks & Recreation and Children’s Program Developer for Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA. In 2017 Tarneshia was selected as a National Outstanding Educator by educational nonprofit Project Learning Tree for her use of outdoor education to improve student learning and foster environmental stewardship. In 2016 she received the Virginia Outstanding Educator Award. When she’s not teaching you can find her volunteering at community events, shopping for antiques, clothing and other hidden treasures at her favorite thrift and consignment shops. Tarneshia enjoys seeing children engaged in art and nature. She adores teaching and sharing her love of the outdoors with kids brings her great joy.