The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center is maintained by a full team of dedicated educators and naturalists.
Michael Buckman, Manager
(334) 707-7428, kpncmanager@auburn.edu
Michael grew up with a passion for nature and the outdoors and graduated with a degree in Zoology from Auburn University. Michael is proud to lead the Kreher Preserve & Nature Center in fulling its mission through conservation and education efforts, to ultimately instill a passion for nature and sense of stewardship in everybody.
Sarah Crim, Education Director
(334) 707-6512, natureeducation@auburn.edu
Sarah has her B.S. and M.S. in Forestry from Auburn University and enjoys working with children and adults as they further their outdoor education and foster their love for nature. Sarah is the creator of and lead teacher at the KPNC’s Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool and she coordinates many of the KPNC’s environmental education initiatives.
Emily Howe, Lead Teacher, Woodland Wonders Nature Preschool
Elise Wilkins, Lead Teacher, Woodland Wonders First Class Nature Pre-K
Haleigh Thornton, Lead Teacher, Nurtured in Nature
Amanda Prince, Auxiliary Teacher, Woodland Wonders First Class Nature Pre-K
Jessi Byrd, Teacher, Woodland Wonders
Holly Shaner, Teacher, Woodland Wonders
Keyal Loveland, Teacher, Woodland Wonders
Genny Brown, Teacher
Starlyn Teel, Teacher
Sidney Crim, Teacher
Bonnie Brown, Teacher
Kaela Mercer, Teacher
Emily Hendrick, Teacher, Nurtured in Nature
Jen Travis, Teacher
Max Nemeroff, Lead Caretaker
Cyndi Czerkawski, Gardener
Cooper Anderson, Animal Caretaker
Tyler Wreschinsky, Caretaker
The Kreher Preserve & Nature Center routinely employs seasonal and part-time teachers, naturalists, and caretakers. If interested in learning more about potential job opportunities, please contact us at preserve@auburn.edu.