Faculty and Staff

At the heart of the AIO program is an experienced and qualified core of educators trained in the field of oceanography. These are classroom teachers, practicing scientists, and researchers — many with advanced graduate degrees. The student to instructor ratio is approximately four to one. Other staff members include a full-time nurse, a professional chef, recreation coordinator, and interns.

Meet the 2025 AIO Staff!

Position at AIO: Co-Director
I’ve worked at AIO: 22 years
I’m from… Illinois
Right now I live in… New Jersey
My favorite area of study is… Marine Ecology

Position at AIO: Co-Director
I’ve worked at AIO: 11 years
I’m from… Rochester, New York
Right now I live in… Moorestown, New Jersey
My favorite area of study is… cultural anthropology

Position at AIO: Director of Admissions
I’ve worked at AIO: 42 years… time flies when you’re having fun!
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Michigan
My favorite area of study is… Everything!

Position at AIO: Co-Director of Programs
I’ve worked at AIO: 36 years
I’m from… Michigan
Right now I live in… Texas
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Biology

Position at AIO: Co-Director of Programs
I’ve worked at AIO: 31 years
I’m from… Texas
Right now I live in… Texas, of course!
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Physical Oceanography

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 14 years
I’m from… Lincoln, Nebraska
Right now I live in… Lincoln, Nebraska… after many years spent in other parts of the country
My favorite area of study is… Language and culture

Position at AIO: Recreation Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: 16 years
I’m from… Miami, Florida
Right now I live in… Miami, Florida
My favorite area of study is… Fishing

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 3 years
I’m from… Massachusetts
Right now I live in… Hawaii
My favorite area of study is… Coral reef restoration

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 3rd summer
I’m from… Vermont
Right now I live in… California
My favorite area of study is… studying coral conservation and how climate change affects our coastal communities

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 7 years
I’m from… East Hardwick, Vermont
Right now I live in… Yarmouth, Maine
My favorite area of study is… cetacean behavior

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 5th summer
I’m from… Oneonta, NY
Right now I live in… Upstate NY
My favorite area of study is… Geology and Astronomy

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 4th year
I’m from… McDonough, Georgia
Right now I live in… Hattiesburg, MS
My favorite area of study is… Marine mammals

Position at AIO: Head Chef
I’ve worked at AIO: 3 years
I’m from… Texas
Right now I live in… everywhere
My favorite area of study is… traveling and exploring

Position at AIO: Teacher of Oceanography
I’ve worked at AIO: 3 years
I’m from… Massachusetts
Right now I live in… Maine
My favorite area of study is… everything about the ocean

Position at AIO: Teaching Apprentice
I’ve worked at AIO: 2 years
I’m from… New York
Right now I live in… California
My favorite area of study is… environmental policy and marine conservation

Position at AIO: Nurse
I’ve worked at AIO: 14 years
I’m from… Maine
Right now I live in… Portland, Maine
My favorite area of study is… Sailing

Position at AIO: Intern Staff
I’ve worked at AIO: First summer
I’m from… Maine
Right now I live in... Maine
My favorite area of study is… global thermohaline currents and sea turtles

Position at AIO: Intern staff
I’ve worked at AIO: 1 year
I’m from… New England
Right now I live in… Massachusetts
My favorite area of study is… marine invertebrates

Position at AIO: Prep Cook
I’ve worked at AIO: 1st year
I’m from… Illinois
Right now I live in… Kentucky
My favorite area of study is… running