John retired in June 2018 as the reigning NAAEE K-12 Educator of the Year. He taught secondary school in Arizona for 36 years and developed the Environmental Science programs for Mesa High School. He currently is an Instructor for Arizona State University.
Sean Russell is the Associate Director of Youth Engagement and Partnerships at EarthEcho International and the director of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit. He collaborates with non-profits, government agencies, and corporations to engage youth in marine science, education, and conservation.