CareErs in Public Horticulture
Career Category:
Education
Position Title:
Director of Education
Position Summary
- Guides the development and successful operation of diverse educational programs, including school and youth, adult education, and college and university programs
- This position often requires a graduate degree and 5-10 years of experience
- Other abilities: excellent supervisory, financial, and teaching skills
2006 APGA Salary Range
$27,333 to $90,275
Career Profiles of Directors of Education
Patty Kleinberg
Title
Director of Education, Queens Botanical Garden
Job Responsibilities:
- Management of the delivery of standards-based, school workshops and tours as well as teacher training and other professional development initiatives
- Oversight of the high school internship program
- Management of certification and public programs for families, children, and seniors
Educational Background
- B.S. in Meteorology
- Graduate Certificate in Waste Management
- Continuous professional development with a recent focus on inquiry-based curriculum development and environmental science education
Practical Experience
- Instructional Support Specialist, SUNY Maritime College: specific focus on marine meteorology
- Deputy Director / Compost Project Director, Queens Botanical Garden
- Education Director, Queens Botanical Garden
Favorite / Least Favorite Part of the Job
- Favorite: Reconnecting people to the natural world
- Least Favorite: Administrative work and staff discipline
Other Thoughts / Advice
My career path is unique, but my education and experience have served me well in helping build the Garden's profile and programs over the past 13+ years.