Susan Hillman wins Maine Project Learning Tree Steward of the Year award

Professor of Education Susan Hillman, Ph.D, recently received the 2012 Maine Project Learning Tree (PLT) Steward of the Year award for her support and advocacy for PLT and her commitment to bringing professional science practices related to Environmental Literacy to Maine teachers and students.

Hillman was recognized in abstentia at Maine PLT’s School Forest Network Summit.

PLT is an award winning international environmental education program that seeks to increase students’ understanding of the environment and to instill in students a commitment to environmentally responsible action.