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Kristi Otterbach
Kristi Otterbach is a certified K-12 teacher, musician, poet and Reiki Master. She has been creating and facilitating interdisciplinary educational programs and intermodal expressive and creative arts workshops for over 35 years. Kristi held a 100-ton US Coast Guard vessel operator's license for 30 years and taught high school (natural resource science, nautical science and sail training, marine technology, and leadership) in New Haven, CT for 25 years. She has a BS in Natural Resources and an AS in Fisheries and Marine Technology from URI. She also graduated from Salve Regina University with an MA in Leadership Dynamics and Practice (Holistic Leadership) and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive and Creative Arts. Kristi shares with her husband, Mark, a deep passion for music, environmental stewardship and creating opportunities for others to connect with nature.
Kristi Otterbach is a certified K-12 teacher, musician, poet and Reiki Master. She has been creating and facilitating interdisciplinary educational programs and intermodal expressive and creative arts workshops for over 35 years. Kristi held a 100-ton US Coast Guard vessel operator's license for 30 years and taught high school (natural resource science, nautical science and sail training, marine technology, and leadership) in New Haven, CT for 25 years. She has a BS in Natural Resources and an AS in Fisheries and Marine Technology from URI. She also graduated from Salve Regina University with an MA in Leadership Dynamics and Practice (Holistic Leadership) and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Expressive and Creative Arts. Kristi shares with her husband, Mark, a deep passion for music, environmental stewardship and creating opportunities for others to connect with nature.
Mark Bachand
Mark Bachand is a licensed arborist, holds a BS in Plant and Soil Science from URI, and has 40 years of experience in the field, including 27 years as owner of Rhode Island Lawn & Tree Company. Mark also has 30 years of experience making high-end wooden flutes. He is owner of New England Wooden Flute and is currently taking orders for these incredible instruments. Mark is a phenomenal percussionist and Irish flute player, has spent 20 years as member of the Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corp, and is founding member of the Wells Farm Band. His time early on, as the Director of the Nature Center at Camp Yawgoog Boy Scout camp, was the turning point that solidified his passion for being in nature and teaching others about the environment. Mark is deeply connected to the land, the plants and trees, and has a wealth of knowledge to share along with his life-long love for music.
Mark Bachand is a licensed arborist, holds a BS in Plant and Soil Science from URI, and has 40 years of experience in the field, including 27 years as owner of Rhode Island Lawn & Tree Company. Mark also has 30 years of experience making high-end wooden flutes. He is owner of New England Wooden Flute and is currently taking orders for these incredible instruments. Mark is a phenomenal percussionist and Irish flute player, has spent 20 years as member of the Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corp, and is founding member of the Wells Farm Band. His time early on, as the Director of the Nature Center at Camp Yawgoog Boy Scout camp, was the turning point that solidified his passion for being in nature and teaching others about the environment. Mark is deeply connected to the land, the plants and trees, and has a wealth of knowledge to share along with his life-long love for music.
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