Donna Kipta
Donna Kipta holds a BSc from the Faculty of Biological Sciences and a BEd both from the University of Calgary. Donna is a self-professed “wonderer” and has been involved in both formal and informal education for many years in a variety of settings. Since first becoming involved with Campus Calgary/Open Minds in 2004, she has inspired many learners to discover their passions and be curious. Outside of education she is especially curious about roadside geology, exploring nature, and singing in a choir.
Phone:
403.817.6846
Email:
openminds@sparkscience.ca
Megan Jarman Clark
Megan holds a MA in Educational Studies from Montreal's Concordia University and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Victoria. Before joining the Open Minds team, Megan delivered and developed STEAM workshops on TELUS Spark's school programs team. She is passionate about experiential learning, critical methodologies, and spending time outdoors.
Phone:
403.817.6846
Email:
openminds@sparkscience.ca
David Moore
David combines a passion for teaching with a lifelong fascination for earth history, paleontology and evolution. He has several university degrees including a MSc in paleontology and geology from the University of Calgary.
While studying in Calgary he began working for the Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation which has continued for over 25 years.
David has taught evolution, earth and life history and other topics to students at all levels from elementary school to graduate seminars. He has presented at numerous technical conferences around the world and authored several scientific papers. His engaging style and sense of humor have introduced many people to the wonders scientific discovery, earth history and paleontology.