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Mary Elizabeth Merritt, Ph.D.
Mary
Beth is committed to education that supports the growth and development
of the true greatness that lies within every human being. She
is also a passionate advocate of life sustaining relationships with
each other and the Earth.She has been involved in the field of education
for over 35 years, with a focus on holistic education in the last
15 years. She is a founding Director of Four Winds, Inc.,
a nonprofit educational organization formed about 10 years ago to
bring holistic practices to the community. Currently that work is
being done through the Living Learning Collaborative at Four Winds
Farm, a learning community serving youth, teachers and the community.
In addition to her passion for education, Mary Beth has degrees
in Biochemistry (B.A.), Chemistry (Ph.D.) and extensive training
in ceramic arts, personal development, dialogue, culinary arts and
nutrition, and gardening.
"The secret
of Education lies in respecting the pupil. It is not
for you to choose what he shall know, what he shall do.
It is chosen and foreordained, and he only holds the key to
his own secret." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mary
Beth is committed to education that supports the growth and development
of the true greatness that lies within every human being. She
is also a passionate advocate of life sustaining relationships with
each other and the Earth.She has been involved in the field of education
for over 35 years, with a focus on holistic education in the last
15 years. She is a founding Director of Four Winds, Inc.,
a nonprofit educational organization formed about 10 years ago to
bring holistic practices to the community. Currently that work is
being done through the Living Learning Collaborative at Four Winds
Farm, a learning community serving youth, teachers and the community.
In addition to her passion for education, Mary Beth has degrees
in Biochemistry (B.A.), Chemistry (Ph.D.) and extensive training
in ceramic arts, personal development, dialogue, culinary arts and
nutrition, and gardening.