Lead Inspiration - Jacqui Stanley Educator, and passionate diver, underwater photographer, writer, illustrator, speaker and supporter of several marine societies, Jacqui gives frequent presentations, workshops, and seminars at schools, libraries and conferences nationally and internationally. She specializes in making the marine environment relevant to all ages in all content areas, but in particular through art. Jacqui has a BA from the University of Western Australia and an MLA from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. She completed educator certification at Western Washington University. Currently, she works with Young Audiences of Houston, and loves meeting students of all ages, and sharing the wonders of our blue planet. Jacqui serves on the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council in the Education Seat, and is committed to promoting education and knowledge about this very special place, and all our National Marine Sanctuaries. Memberships and Affiliations Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: www.flowergarden.noaa.gov Ocean Artists Society: www.oceanartistssociety.org National Marine Education Association: www.marine-ed.org National Council of Teachers of English: www.ncte.org Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators: www.scbwi.org Diver’s Alert Network: www.diversalertnetwork.org |

