Green Schools Team

Staff

We are dedicated to assisting all public and private schools in Clark County. Contact us for guidance in waste reduction, composting, recycling and sustainability efforts in your schools. We're here to help!

  • Sami Springs

    Sami Springs

    Sami Springs (she, her, hers) is Clark County Green Schools' new program lead. After graduating from the University of Arizona with a degree in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Spanish, Sami moved to Portland to pursue a career in sustainability education and programs. She served as an AmeriCorps member with Portland Public Schools, teaching students about sustainability and implementing resource conservation strategies. Sami has also worked as the Education Coordinator with SCRAP, a nonprofit focused on creative reuse, and an Environmental Programs Tech with Clark County. She is very passionate about educating others about climate change, advocating for social justice and volunteering in her local community. When Sami's off the clock, she enjoys seeing live music, hanging out with friends, petting dogs and exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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  • Camille Shelton

    Camille Shelton

    Camille Shelton serves the Clark County Green Schools program as a program technician.She was born and raised in North Clark County, attending schools in the Ridgefield and Battle Ground School Districts. She attended Washington State University in Vancouver and earned degrees in Anthropology and Psychology with minors in Environmental Science and Critical Culture, Gender and Race Studies. Camille served as an intern with the Clark County Green Schools program from 2015–2017. She then moved to Texas and spent 4 years gaining experience in volunteer coordination and community centered wildlife education. She moved back to the Northwest in 2021 and is excited to be working with the Clark County Green Schools team again! In her off time she enjoys outdoor adventures including hiking, exploring caves and soaking in hot springs.

  • Saré Campbell

    Saré Campbell

    Saré Campbell (she/her/theirs) is the newest Americorps member working with Clark County Green Schools Program. Growing up in New England, she often spent her free time outside engaging with nature. Their passion continued in higher education where she obtained a degree in Earth Science at Montana State University. While living in Bozeman, Saré worked with a nonprofit promoting sustainability through community building and education. Often working at farmer's markets, teaming up with local grocery stores, and promoting social change, Saré’s help led to implementing a reusable bag program, raising funding for multiple nonprofits, and giving the community a chance to voluntarily change their single-use habits. After graduation, she continued westward and landed in Vancouver, WA. Building upon their previous work in community education and engagement, Saré will be supporting the Green Schools Program throughout the 22–23 school year. Be sure to say hello if you see her!