Pam Sloane

A new Master Gardener, Pam believes gardens are meant to enrich mind, body and spirit. As a teacher at Stamford Middle School where Pam taught French for 20 years, she created an informal Garden Club. Upon retirement in 2009, Pam created G.I.V.E., the Green Initiative for Vegetables in Education. Within a year’s time, many schools signed on to the program and have developed gardens on their school grounds. Throughout the summer months, students are invited to participate and share the yield. During winter months, students cook foods from the autumn harvest. 

— Funded by Ridgefield Garden Club (CT), Zone II

— Proposed by The Stamford Garden Club (CT), Zone II 
 

In recognition of your long-term dedication to educate and enlightenment of children in the need to nurture the earth, stay in touch with how food is produced and experience the growing process. In addition, your creation of G.I.V.E. in the Stamford School System will touch countless children and inspire future generations. Proposed by Stamford Garden Club, Zone II