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About Us

Why Tree Canopy Ceilings
Research has demonstrated that nature views out classroom windows and viewing images of trees boost academic achievement, creativity, problem solving, focus, attention, engagement, and language skills in students.  Our two-year pilot study found that students settle down quicker, giving teachers more time to teach.  Students say the trees are the reason they like coming to school.  Tree canopy ceilings have also sparked curiosity about environmental stewardship.
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Nature-based learning:  exposures, probable mechanisms, and outcomes 

Kuo, Barnes and Jordan. "Do Experiences With Nature Promote Learning?  Converging Evidence of a Cause-and-Effect Relationship."  Frontiers in Psychology, (Feb. 2019).
Our Next Step
We have partnered with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro to conduct a two year study.  It will measure the cognitive and behavioral impact of tree canopy ceiling murals in 160 K-3 classrooms in North Carolina.  We are currently seeking grants and donations to fund this study. 
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Board of Directors

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​Carlos de la Rosa, PhD
Assistant Director - Board Chair

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​Betsy Perluss, PhD
Board Member

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Becky Davidson, MEd
Board Member​

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Mary Theresa Stein, BA
Treasurer - Board Member

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Academic Achievement 
Personal Development • Stewardship

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Ernesto Rodriguez, MS, PPS
Founder - Executive Director

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Steve Tabor, MA
Board Member
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Frank Hein, MS
Board Member
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Sandra Rodriguez, BA
Administrative Assistant - Board Member
​Partner With Us
​Tree canopies in classrooms can reinforce the impact of environmental education curriculums and teacher involvement.  We are interested in developing partnerships with environmental education organizations to advance our mutual goals.
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PLEASE DONATE TODAY

Plant the Seed of Stewardship

Your support will help fund a tree canopy In a classroom,
support teachers, students and nurture environmental education.


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Nature In The Classroom, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
Non Profit EIN 82-5212634
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