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Climate Corps Fellow Spotlight: Noah Cordoba

5/28/2021

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SEI is spotlighting our amazing Climate Corps Fellows who have been working to protect our climate through a wide range of sustainability initiatives. This week we are highlighting Noah Cordoba, Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Fellow at East Bay Community Energy.
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Noah Cordoba
​Energy Efficiency and Building Electrification Fellow, East Bay Community Energy

Give a summary of the work that you are doing through your fellowship.
I work on a variety of projects aiming to increase the efficiency of buildings in our service territory. Much of this work aims to accelerate the decarbonization of our building stock through gas-to-electric conversions, particularly in kitchens.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of my fellowship is being able to learn from industry professionals who have been incredibly open to sharing their technical and philosophical expertise with me every step of the way.

What is a recent accomplishment that you are proud of?
I'm particularly proud of my work on our induction cooking campaign which aims to promote electric induction cooking as an alternative to gas. We're soon launching a rebate program under this campaign that I designed and will be implementing.

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Offline Energy Challenge Engages Students in Creative Conservation Campaigns

5/25/2021

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By Fernando Gil

​In spring 2021, SEI hosted a virtual Energy Challenge, giving students a fun opportunity to learn about energy conservation, help spread awareness about energy use and climate change, and win scholarships to support their future college and career goals. In partnership with Whitehorse School in the Navajo Nation, Swinerton Renewable Energy, and Heart of America, SEI made this programming available to students fully offline, as 80% of students there do not have access to the Internet at home. This meant creating alternatives for all the online aspects of the original challenge, including educational resources and ways for students to share their work. The transition was  a success as Whitehorse seniors were able to engage with content and launch creative energy conservation campaigns including presentations, poems, and infographics.
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Energy Conservation Poem by Xavier Martin
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Energy Campaign Reflection by Diana Whitehair

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Climate Corps Fellow Spotlight: Haleigh Yang

5/21/2021

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SEI is spotlighting our amazing Climate Corps Fellows who have been working to protect our climate through a wide range of sustainability initiatives. This week we are headed to the garden to spotlight Haleigh Yang, Climate Corps Education Outside(CCEO) Fellow at Visitacion Valley Elementary School
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Haleigh Yang
Climate Corps Education Outside Fellow, Visitation Valley Elementary School

Give a summary of the work that you are doing through your fellowship.
As a CCEO fellow, I was fortunate to spend time engaging with students every day (virtually) and guide them on their discovery of the natural world, both in their own urban environment as well as far-off ecosystems!

What is your favorite part of your job?
Kids are truly special and wonderful creatures! They will make you laugh and smile and they provide a wonderful insight on the world if you leave room for them to ask questions. I loved watching my students grow out of their comfort zone, indulge my scientific inquiries, and express their knowledge through artwork, song and dance.

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5 Ways to Appreciate your Teacher

5/18/2021

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By Jessica Redden
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Over the past year we have all been adapting to online working and living, but teachers have continued to go above and beyond showing up for their students virtually and in-person. Whether you are a K-12 student, in college, or emerging professional, take time this teacher appreciation month to tell the inspiring teachers in your life how much you appreciate them! Here are some ideas for ways to show appreciation for the teachers in your life.
 

1. Tell your teacher you appreciate them!
This one seems obvious, but the power of telling someone you appreciate their hard work can’t be underestimated. Write your teacher a note on the back of a homework assignment or stay after class to tell them how much you enjoyed their lesson and are grateful the time they spend helping you. 
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2. Volunteer to help in class 
Help your classroom run smoothly by volunteering in class. When students volunteer it can help teachers feel supported and let them focus on other elements of the classroom or lesson - making everyone’s experience better! 

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Climate Corps Fellow Spotlight: Shona Paterson

5/14/2021

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SEI is spotlighting our amazing Climate Corps Fellows who have been working to protect our climate through a wide range of sustainability initiatives. This week we are highlighting Shona Paterson, Compost and Recycling Associate at Alameda County.
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Shona Paterson
Compost and Recycling Associate, Alameda County

Give a summary of the work that you are doing through your fellowship.
I work to promote waste reduction through the County by engaging employees with individual actions they can take, expanding resources such as composting infrastructure, and researching future strategies for the programs based on best practices across the region.

What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is refining Sustainable Materials Management measures for the new Climate Action Plan because it is rewarding to make decisions that will guide the County waste programs for years to come.

What is a recent accomplishment that you are proud of?
I delivered a series of recycling trainings reaching 40 County employees. Despite the virtual format I worked to make the trainings engaging and interactive. After the trainings I received a number of messages from employees that they found the trainings valuable and had since used some of the resources I highlighted.
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San Rafael City Schools Receives California Green Ribbon Schools Award

5/11/2021

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By Ben Bronstein

Each year, the California Department of Education presents Green Ribbon Schools awards to schools and districts that demonstrate a commitment to whole school sustainability. The Green Ribbon Schools framework is built around three pillars of sustainability goals: to reduce environmental impact and costs; to improve the health and wellness of schools, students and staff; and to provide effective environmental education. 
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On Earth Day this year, the State Superintendent announced that San Rafael City Schools’ (SRCS) High School District, along with one other district and 21 schools, received the California Green Ribbon Schools award. 
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California Green Ribbon Schools award plaque
Completing and submitting the Green Ribbon Schools application was a major project of my Climate Corps fellowship and a long-term goal of the district. The application had been in progress for a few years, so I inherited a strong draft that former Fellows put together. From there, I spent much of the fall compiling missing data and information, revising responses, and updating the application to reflect SRCS’ most recent sustainability initiatives and projects.

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Climate Corps Fellow Spotlight: Katherine Chen

5/7/2021

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Over the coming weeks, SEI will be spotlighting some of our amazing Climate Corps Fellows, who have been driving forward a wide range of sustainability solutions. First up, we are shining the spotlight on Katherine Chen Energize Colleges Fellow at San Mateo County Community College District.
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Katherine Chen
Energize Colleges Fellow, San Mateo County Community College District

Give a summary of the work that you are doing through your fellowship.
Many of my projects aim to bridge our facilities department with the District community, focusing on points of interaction. This includes coordinating the SMCCCD Energize Colleges internship program, managing our team's social media, creating a sustainability literacy and culture survey, designing materials to nudge sustainable or COVID-safe behaviors, and planning workshop events for interns, students, and campus staff.

What is your favorite part of your job?
Even while remote, my favorite part is working with our interns! Being able to meet with each student, learn about their unique interests and goals, and support their growth and curiosity is rewarding beyond measure. Especially within the last year, I feel that being a guide for exploring sustainability career options, professional development, and setting healthy work expectations has been particularly important, and being able to grow through this together is one thing that I'm particularly grateful for.


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