Whitney Hale is the Education Coordinator at the University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville. She leads most of the adult and youth education initiatives at the Gardens. Being a National Geographic Certified Educator has given Whitney the opportunity to collaborate with educators around the world and with those a bit closer to home. She has a bachelor’s degree in Geology and Environmental Studies from the University of Tennessee, and she is a certified Knox County Master Gardener. Her writing and photos have been in the UT Gardens’ magazine, Cultivate, and have been shared in various publications; she has also appeared on various media outlets.