She has worked in the field(s) of experiential education for over 25 years and is currently past-president of the Association for Experiential Education. Her research interests include outdoor and environmental education within the K-12 schools (Ontario), experiential education and social justice; critical pedagogy and Freirean praxis both in and out of the classroom; wilderness trips and psychological sense of community. She is both an outdoor enthusiast and an urban flannel. More about Mary at her website.