Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll (Virginia Beach GC, Zone VII) During the school year this devoted Norfolk Academy teacher makes use of readily available resources to teach his students about composting, renewable energy and growing plants. In the summertime his Sea Camp immerses his students in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem using the Tidewater region as an extended classroom filled with hands-on experiences. Through both endeavors this exceptional science teacher constantly seeks innovative ways to incorporate field science, ecosystem restoration, service learning and environmental stewardship into his teaching.