Educator | Wildlife Photographer | Author | Presenter
ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THROUGH NATURE, SCIENCE & EDUCATION
EXPLORE. LEARN. INSPIRE
Through engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and educational programs, I connect people with nature, science, and the world around us. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience as an educator, wildlife photographer, and presenter, I offer customized experiences for schools, colleges, libraries, museums, nature centers, conservation groups, community organizations, and professional organizations. From wildlife photography and STEM education to nature exploration and professional development, my programs spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and inspire lifelong learning.
Connecting students with STEM, creativity, and real-world learning during a program in Colombia.
LEARNING STANDARDS & CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Standards-Based. Adaptable. Relevant.
Programs are thoughtfully aligned with relevant educational standards and learning goals, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), and New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, where applicable.
Drawing on extensive experience in science education, STEM/STEAM, curriculum development, and experiential learning, programs connect critical thinking, creativity, inquiry, and real-world application across science, technology, literacy, the arts, and environmental education.
Programs can also be adapted to meet local, regional, or international curriculum frameworks and the specific needs of schools, colleges, and educational organizations.
James M. Falletti, M.A. presenting a STEM education program in China.
Professional Development for Educators
Expand Your Practice Through Nature & Science
Professional development should do more than add another strategy to your teaching toolkit. These engaging, hands-on experiences connect educators with nature, science, photography, storytelling, STEM/STEAM, and experiential learning—providing practical ideas that can be brought back to the classroom, school, or community.
Drawing on nearly two decades of experience in education, curriculum development, environmental education, and informal learning, James M. Falletti, M.A. creates professional learning experiences tailored to the needs of educators, schools, and organizations. Programs may explore nature-based learning, inquiry and observation, photography and visual storytelling, STEM and STEAM education, place-based learning, and creative approaches to engaging students with the world around them.
Whether you're looking to bring more nature into your curriculum, strengthen student engagement, develop new ways to teach science, or use photography and storytelling as learning tools, each experience is designed to be practical, relevant, and immediately useful.
Customized workshops and professional learning experiences are available for schools, districts, libraries, museums, nonprofits, and educational organizations.
Collaborating with educators to connect STEM, science, creativity, and real-world learning.
