Team Members

Growing up in Southern California, Eliza was fortunate to be surrounded by a robust year-round farm economy, spurring a love of agriculture and local food. After coming to Maine and attending Colby College, she fell in love with Maine’s farms, forests, and oceans. Before joining us as our OpenTEAM Hub & Network Tech Coordinator, Eliza first came … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/eliza-baker-wacks/">Continued</a>

I am originally from Lovell, Maine. I spent the last 3 years in Vermont while I obtained my degree in Dairy Farm Management from Vermont Technical College. After graduating, I decided to come back to Maine and in June of 2020, found myself here in Freeport! Both sides of my family have a deep history … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/stephanie-tibbetts/">Continued</a>

I was born and raised on a ranch in the Sandhills of southwest Holt County, Nebraska, where we raised beef cattle, dairy cattle and bison. I obtained an MFA in poetry, which enabled me to publish a full-length collection of poems and work as a college professor for several years teaching writing and literature before … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/ben-gotschall/">Continued</a>

Lou grew up in Montana, and then moved east for college in Vermont. After college, she didn’t want to leave the East Coast so she’s been living here ever since. When not at the farm, you’ll find Lou paddling or working on her awesome blue school bus that she turned into a home!

Claire grew up in Portland and graduated from Smith College in 2019 with a degree in Sociology. After graduating, Claire moved back to Maine where they’ve spent time working in outdoor education, non-profits, and summer camp. They love exploring the outdoors, playing ultimate frisbee, and eating dessert.

Kate came back to Maine after graduating Smith College with a degree in neuroscience and psychology with a focus on human behavior. She now lives in Portland and loves to explore the woods, and sail off the coast of southern Maine with her year old puppy, Zion! Kate hope’s to educate the current and future … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/kate-sheambaough/">Continued</a>

Joe grew up in western MA and moved to Maine after graduating from Skidmore College. Joe has learned so much from spending time outdoors and he can’t wait to help others do the same! When he’s not at the farm, Joe can be found reading, making music, or starting a new woodcraft project.

Jenna grew up in Brunswick Maine coming to Wolfe’s Neck Farm as a summer camper. She graduated this May from St. Lawrence University with a degree in conservation biology. She is excited to return to the farm for the to teach at Farm Discovery School! In her free time she enjoys exploring the Maine coast, … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/jenna-baily/">Continued</a>

Drew is a local, growing up in Brunswick, and has been working in the Outdoor Education field for the past five years. He loves to share his passion of all things nature related! Drew’s favorite animals on the farm are the baby calves! When not teaching, Drew loves to hike, kayak, and travel to new … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/drew-gallant/">Continued</a>

Karen is happy to be back as an educator at Wolfe Neck Center. Raised on a dairy farm, she loves baby calves, cheese, and ice cream. In her spare time, Karen enjoys hiking, cycling, gardening, and walking her dog, Cleo. This spring she is training to be a yoga teacher and is excited to combine her … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/karen-hawkes/">Continued</a>