Ohio Office Staff

Mike England, Executive Director

Before joining the International Field Studies team, I worked in environmental education roles at the Denver Zoo and Denver Aquarium in my hometown of Denver, Colorado and as a sea turtle conservationist and naturalist on the coast of Georgia and in Panama. I began my tenure with IFS at Forfar Field Station from 2017-2019 as an intern and environmental educator and transitioned into the role of Station Director from 2020-2023.

During my time on staff at Forfar, I earned my PADI Divemaster certification, facilitated the educational programs offered through IFS firsthand, and gained a deep understanding and integration to the local culture of Andros and The Bahamas. In my final year as Station Director, I adopted a local island dog (called a "Potcake") named Fish who has made the transition to living in the United States with me!

I am enthusiastic about opportunities to continue bettering the facilities and educational curricula offered by IFS, to strengthen my relationships with the staff at Forfar, to see groups I have worked with previously return to Forfar, and to further outreach efforts.

Katelyn McKee, Program Coordinator

I am from Delaware, Ohio and graduated from THE Ohio State University in 2022 with a biology degree. I enjoy spending my time hiking with my dog, birding, camping, and hanging out with friends and family. I previously held internships at Stratford Ecological Center and Ohio Department of Natural Resources where I had the opportunity to pursue my love for the outdoors and environmental education.

My time at Forfar as a gap year student was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life. I made lifelong friends and am so thankful to have had the opportunity to explore the beauty of Andros. I am excited to coordinate trips for future students and watch them fall in love with the island just as much as I did.

Lindsay James, Marketing Coordinator — lindsay james, marketing & Gap Year coordinator

Lindsay James, Marketing & Gap Year Coordinator

Prior to coming on board with the team at IFS, I lived in Portland, Oregon where I was the program manager for Synergo. I planned and coordinated a variety of youth and adult experiential education programs on challenge courses. I truly value a program which takes a group away from their traditional routine and offers them an on-site experience that can transform how they view the world around them and those in it.

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio so it is nice to be back home. I love to spend time traveling, cooking and being outdoors with my two children, husband and our dog. I am so excited to join the IFS team, and I look forward to supporting our office staff and connecting with the Forfar community.

Forfar Field Station Staff

Zoltan Hartmus, Station Manager

I grew up in Columbus Ohio, but had the privilege of visiting beautiful forests, lakes, and oceans as a child which ignited my passion to explore the mysteries of the natural world. I graduated from Ohio State University in 2024 with a B.S. in Molecular Genetics with minors in Biology and Spanish. My teaching experience includes a year-long program which placed me as an English Language Assistant in a rural Spanish Elementary School, as well as a semester of being a TA for a Plant Biology course at OSU.

I am absolutely thrilled to be back for a fourth season on Andros Island, where my initial passion for Biology was discovered on a school trip to Forfar in 2017. I hope to continue contributing to the incredibly positive atmosphere at Forfar that made me want to return as a staff member, and to help students develop their passions and fuel them to leave the world a better place than we found it.

Certifications: PADI Dive Master, Reef Rescue Diver, Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED, Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Zoe Stannard, Dive Operations Manager / Environmental Educator

Hey friends! I am starting my third year at Forfar, and I couldn’t be more honored to be returning for another year of instructing and sharing the wonders of Andros.

My time here has given me so many opportunities to expand my knowledge, explore my passions, and pick up new hobbies. I’ve become an avid crocheter and beginner knitter, learned to windsurf again, and spent more time reconnecting with nature and the ocean.

Before coming to Forfar, I worked as a Dive Master in Madagascar with MRCI, on a small island called Nosy Komba. I spent my days teaching at local schools and helping manage our Dive Ecology Monitoring Program.

I am so grateful for this journey and for the incredible community Forfar has given me. I can’t wait to continue diving, learning, and sharing my enthusiasm for the ocean with others for another year!

Certifications: Wilderness First Aid (WFA), PADI Dive Instructor, Reef Rescue Diver, DSD Leader, Lifeguard certification, EFR, O2 provider, First Aid

Megan Keyser, Environmental Educator

I grew up in Springboro, Ohio, where my love for the natural world began through curiosity and time spent outdoors. I have always been drawn to plants, wildlife, and the tiny details that make ecosystems feel alive. This interest led me to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where I earned my B.A. in Botany and Pre-Medical Studies with minors in French and 2D Studio Art Painting. My undergraduate experience deepened my passion for plant science and conservation, inspiring me to continue there and complete my M.S. in Botany with a focus on conservation.

My connection to Forfar began in January 2023, when I first traveled to Andros as a student in Miami University’s Flora of The Bahamas course. I completely fell in love with the island: the blue holes, mangroves, coppice forests, ocean, plants, and the way learning in the field made everything feel meaningful. I was lucky enough to return in January 2025 as a teaching assistant for the same course, helping students with plant identification, ecological observation, and field discussions as they experienced Andros for the first time.

My graduate research focused on conservation genetics and hybridization of rare carnivorous pitcher plants, which has strengthened my passion for protecting unique ecosystems. I love helping students become more confident, curious, and excited in the field, and I am beyond excited to return to Forfar as an Environmental Educator. I hope to share my love of plants, conservation, and island ecosystems while helping students connect with Andros in the same way I did.

Certifications: First Aid with CPR+AED

Daniel Morehouse, Environmental Educator

I'm from Danbury, Connecticut and just recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S in Marine Biology. I love spending quality time with friends and family, playing sports, and enjoying the great outdoors.

Before joining the team at Forfar Field Station, I worked as an intern chaperone on a STEM tour to Australia and as a teaching assistant at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences.

I'm so excited to join the team and embrace the Forfar experience! I am eager to improve my skills as an environmental educator, create lifelong friendships, and make unforgettable memories for all who get to join us on station.

Certifications: Open Water Diver (SDI), First Aid/CPR/AED (Red Cross), Advanced Open Water Diver (PADI), Rescue Diver (PADI), Scientific Diver (AAUS)

Chloe Loveland, Environmental Educator

I recently graduated from Newcastle University with a degree in Marine Zoology. My experience has taken me from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, working across marine research, conservation, diving, and outdoor education.

I completed an eight-month internship with SharkLab Malta, where I conducted research, conservation and outreach focused on sharks and rays, delivered environmental education sessions, and became a PADI Divemaster. More recently, I spent the summer living and working onboard a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands with Sail Caribbean, teaching marine science, sailing and scuba diving.

I’ve also spent two summers as a waterfront and group counsellor at Gold Arrow Camp in California. Wakeboarding was definitely my favorite to teach, especially seeing campers go from being nervous to getting up on the board for the first time!

I love encouraging people to try new things, step outside their comfort zones, and get excited about the natural world. When I’m not in the water, I enjoy camping, travelling, and musical theatre. I’m really excited to join the team at Forfar and explore everything Andros has to offer while sharing my enthusiasm for marine life and the outdoors with students!

Certifications: Divemaster (PADI)

Jennings Moore - Environmental Educator

Howdy Hey Everybody, my name is Jennings! I am from Vancouver, Washington and I'm so stoked to be returning to Forfar this season! I first attended Forfar during my Junior year of college back in 2019 where I conducted research on the Structural and Biotic Habitat Preferences of Angelfish. Since graduating from Florida Southern College in 2020 with a degree in Marine Biology and Environmental Science I have been doing seasonal work across the West Coast. I have worked at Summer Camps and Environmental Education programs on Catalina Island, The San Bernadino National Forest, as well as a Rockwall, Ropes Course, and Zip Line camp in The Bay Area. This past Summer I was working as a Rainforest Island Tour and Totem Pole Tour Guide up in Ketchikan, Alaska. I love Pokémon, comic books, pineapple on pizza, and tie-dying thrifted treasures.

Certifications: Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid and Waterfront Skills

Tera Smith - Environmental Educator

I grew up in New Port Richey, Florida, a river town about an hour north of Tampa. Living near the ocean has been a catalyst in my passion for environmental conservation and marine life. I grew up going on the boat and swimming, snorkeling, scalloping, and basically living in the water. I am so grateful to grow up with these experiences, as they inspired a deep sense a stewardship that carried into my education and career. I recently graduated from University of South Florida with a degree in Environmental Science and Policy.

I came to Forfar as a college student in 2025, where I realized how meaningful experiential learning can be as a student. Immersing myself in the island and everything it has to offer was life changing, and opened my eyes to the possibilities in my field. After this trip I knew I wanted to come back and encourage students to be curious, explore their interests, and find their passion. After my trip to Forfar I got an internship in Environmental Education where I educated guests on wildlife boat tours about local marine life, estuarine ecosystems, and restoration programs. Recently I spent the summer in northern Michigan as a camp counselor teaching kids of all ages kayaking, sports, outdoor cooking and other activities.

I am excited to join the team at Forfar and encourage students to explore their curiosities, interests, find their niche, and become more confident in themselves as they connect with the island and everything it has to offer, like I did.

Certifications: IDEA Open Water Dive, Adult First Aid/CPR/AED