Portfolio
of
Linda M Little


             I am a non degree Graduate student in the Teacher Certification program at MSU Bozeman finishing the Technology Enhancement.  In January 2005 I decided to also pursue a B.A. in Science Environment Technology and Society (SETS) with a minor in Native American Studies and Museum Studies.  I have A B.S. in Psychology and I have completed the course work for Secondary Education Social Studies broad field (grades 5-12) and Health Enhancement (grades K-12).

            I am the mother of 2 boys and I have worked most of my adult life as a seasonal employee in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.  My hobbies include fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, photography and water color.   I played basketball in high school and college and I have coached both boys and girls basketball.  I am employed by Sports Facilities at MSU Bozeman as a Production Coordinator, which means I work with and supervise student employees setting up and tearing down events in the Field House and Football Stadium.

Snapshots from my Past
   

Picture on left:   Anderson School 5th & 6th Grade Girls' Basketball Team. 1994.
Picture on right:   Lindenwood University Women's Basketball Team. February 1985

My Family
          
Picture on the Left: Patrick, Linda, Garrett and Brendan February 2001
Picture on the Right: Garrett and Brendan Spring 2005

My Educational Philosophy

            I learn best through experience so I take a hands on approach to instruction and try to create activity based lessons.  I believe that learning should be stimulating and fun whenever possible.  I like to use games and demonstrations to teach and evaluate concepts.  I am most interested in environmental education, environmentally safe technologies and youth at risk.   My career goal is to secure a full time permanent position with the NPS Outdoor Environmental Education program or as a visual arts specialist designing curriculum.
 
        Click on the links below to see educational resources, park programs for kids and student opportunities sponsored by the National Park Service throughout America's National Parks.

       
        If you are searching for classroom materials, doing research, or looking for a place to spend some time, have fun and learn in the process, LearnNPS is for you.

        You can find curriculum,  games, a guide to park Junior Ranger programs and other educational media created by the National Park Service and NPS partners.
http://www.nps.gov/learn/home.htm

History &Culture
Preserving America's history in parks and communities.

Nature & Science
Discover natural wonders and see how we use science to protect and conserve them.
The Pictures Below Are
 
Some of my Favorite Places on Earth


Beartooth Overlook Summer 2002
Beartooth Highway Maintained by NPS Maintenance Division Yellowstone National Park
 

Ruby Beach, Spring 1997, Olympic National Park, Washington


Train from Anchorage to Denali National Park,  Alaska Summer 1996
Web Sites
by
Linda M Little


My Guide to Computer and Software Management
http://www.oocities.org/gmo72599/edci450.html
Disclaimer: My Guide to Computer and Software Management was created during the Fall semester 2002 at Montana State University-Bozeman.  Some of the technonlogy related information may be dated by now.