D.E.E.P. Faculty & Instructors

Chant Thomas
    Chant draws on his extensive experience in the field and in the classroom to serve as primary educator for the D.E.E.P. Ecostery. He holds a M.S. in Environmental Education from the Department of Biology, Southern Oregon University, and a B.S. in Earth Science (minor in Theatre) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Chant's background as an educator ranges from teaching a multi-grade class in a remote one-room schoolhouse to designing and teaching forestry, biology, and geography courses at Southern Oregon University. A long-time wilderness outfitter and environmental activist, Chant has worked in geology with the U.S. Geological Survey, in wildlife and engineering with the U.S. Forest Service, and as a contract forester, wildlife biologist and botanist for several National Forests. Formerly a forest researcher and educator with the conservation organization Headwaters, Chant  coordinated the design and content of nine annual Western Forest Activists Conferences at Southern Oregon University. 

Susanna Bahaar Thomas
    Susanna Bahaar Thomas is an artist who has traveled extensively and studied art and culture while living in Mexico, Venice, and close to Nature in the mountains and remote Caribbean islands. With a background in painting, ceramics, psychology, and spiritual studies, Susanna works with Ecostery participants in Community Studies, perceptual arts and writing, ecopsychology, and the spiritual dimensions of wilderness. As a teacher, Susanna is committed to facilitating her students to experience their creative potentials in deep and meaningful ways.  She is also a Sufi Cheroga and is the facilitator of the annual Trillium Women's Gathering and Vision Quest. Her BFA is from Alfred University/College of Ceramics and her Masters of Education is from Southern Oregon University.  In addition, Susanna teaches high school art courses in Southern Oregon.

    Several guest instructors have offered their expertise in various subjects, including ethnobotany, aquatic ecology, ornithology, pond turtle ecology, invasive species, appropriate technology, permaculture, and more.

 

 

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