Guelph, Ont. – AgScape, a leader in innovative agriculture and food-related resources for Ontario teachers and classrooms, announced today the appointment of Mira Lyonblum as Executive Director. Lyonblum’s focus will be delivering on AgScape’s mission of “Empowering Ontario youth and educators to understand their relationship to the agriculture and food system and igniting interest in related careers through experiential and science-based programs.”
Lyonblum’s passion for agriculture and food literacy, along with a love of creative education, has happily led her to the position of Executive Director of AgScape. She believes strongly that every person can find and deepen their relationship with our food systems, which in turn leads to a greater understanding of the connections that these systems have to our society and environment. In a previous role, Mira developed a food literacy, social justice, and advocacy program for students and teachers across the country. She’s also worked as an educator, program creator, camp director, spokesperson, and even a lifeguard; she loves to constantly learn from the people around her and try new things. With many years of innovative facilitation, staff training, and curriculum development under her belt, Mira is enthusiastic about bringing out the best in others as they collaborate to create impactful change.
“As we bridge the gap between agriculture, food and the public, AgScape ensures Ontario educators and students have accurate, fact-based information in the curriculum. This has never been more essential than right now. We are excited to have Mira join AgScape as Executive Director,” says Kathryn Doan, Chair of AgScape’s Board of Directors and CVO, Director at AgCareers.com and FoodGrads.com, CareersinFood.com. “Mira impressed our interview panel at every step of the process with her passion for working with educators and her commitment to science-based, innovative programs and resources. We are excited about the impact we're about to make, which will benefit the wider agriculture and food and beverage industry.”
An Ontario charity, AgScape works to bring agriculture and food education into all Ontario classrooms. Every program and resource created and delivered by the AgScape team is designed to provide balanced and accurate information about farming and food, while inspiring youth to see their role within the food system as a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental impact. As the leader in Agriculture & Food Education in the classroom, AgScape has embraced opportunities for innovation, now offering all programing and resources in virtual and in-person formats, while also recently working to offer French programming and resources.
“I couldn’t be more thrilled be joining the dynamic team at AgScape as Executive Director!” says Mira Lyonblum. “I am eager to collaborate with the leaders of the agriculture industry from across Ontario who this innovative organization brings together. With my background in food literacy education and program development, I’m so excited to learn from the team and work to bring this crucial programming to even more students and educators.”
Source : Agscape.ca