Andy Myers, Experiential Education Director
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Andy received his Bachelor's of Science degree in
Environmental Policy and Behavior from the University of
Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment.
As well, Andy was the Trip Coordinator for the University of
Michigan’s Outdoor Adventure Program, where he
planned, organized and led backpacking, rock climbing
and sea kayaking trips for participants of all ages. His
experience also includes working as a High-Ropes
Course Facilitator at University of Michigan’s Challenge
Program, where group and team dynamics are the focus.
He has several years of extensive experience with at-risk
high school students in environmental education and in
therapeutic residential settings. Andy served as the
Experiential Education Director at Coronado Academy
after working as the Assistant Director for the Costa Rica
Program of the Academy of Swift River (a satellite program
of an emotional growth boarding school based in
Massachusetts). Andy is bilingual and has lived in Costa
Rica since 2001.
Environmental Policy and Behavior from the University of
Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment.
As well, Andy was the Trip Coordinator for the University of
Michigan’s Outdoor Adventure Program, where he
planned, organized and led backpacking, rock climbing
and sea kayaking trips for participants of all ages. His
experience also includes working as a High-Ropes
Course Facilitator at University of Michigan’s Challenge
Program, where group and team dynamics are the focus.
He has several years of extensive experience with at-risk
high school students in environmental education and in
therapeutic residential settings. Andy served as the
Experiential Education Director at Coronado Academy
after working as the Assistant Director for the Costa Rica
Program of the Academy of Swift River (a satellite program
of an emotional growth boarding school based in
Massachusetts). Andy is bilingual and has lived in Costa
Rica since 2001.
| Andy Myers, B.S. |
| Experiential Education Director |
| “I believe that education is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.” --John Dewey, from a pamphlet published by E.L. Kellogg and Co. (1897) |
Andy's work is his passion. He views his work with
adolescents as a unique opportunity to positively impact the
future of our global community. Andy speaks fluent Spanish
and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America,
experiencing the warmth of the Costa Rican culture first-hand.
He holds a position on the Board of Costa Rica Rainforest
Outward Bound, overseeing safety of their courses in Costa
Rica. As Experiential Education Director of New Summit
Academy, Andy organizes on and off campus recreation
activities, “Aventuras”, organized sports and cultural immersion
opportunities. Please see the "Experiential Ed" page for more
of Andy's activities at New Summit Academy.
adolescents as a unique opportunity to positively impact the
future of our global community. Andy speaks fluent Spanish
and has traveled extensively throughout Latin America,
experiencing the warmth of the Costa Rican culture first-hand.
He holds a position on the Board of Costa Rica Rainforest
Outward Bound, overseeing safety of their courses in Costa
Rica. As Experiential Education Director of New Summit
Academy, Andy organizes on and off campus recreation
activities, “Aventuras”, organized sports and cultural immersion
opportunities. Please see the "Experiential Ed" page for more
of Andy's activities at New Summit Academy.
