UNL Virtual Lecture Series - Speaking Topic: Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge

Dr. Sheila Williams Ridge Sheila Williams Ridge is the Director of the University of Minnesota Child Development Laboratory School. She has an EdD in Education Leadership, an MA in Education, and a BA in Biology. Sheila teaches courses at the University of Minnesota and Hamline University including Nature-Based Learning in Early Childhood, A Sense of Wonder, Equity and Inclusion in Environmental Education, and Student Teaching Seminar in Early Childhood. She is also co-author of the book, Nature-Based Learning for Young Children: Anytime, Anywhere, on Any Budget, published by Redleaf Press, and several other publications on nature-based learning. She is passionate about encouraging naturebased play and the lasting developmental benefits of a relationship between children and nature.