We are so excited to announce two new seasonal marine science educators joining our team of ocean advocates. Our new educators are here just in time to help us kick off our busy spring and summer seasons.

During their 6-month position, Kelsey and Stevie will focus on leading day courses, school group field trips, and after-school programs. In the summer, they’ll primarily assist with Sanibel Sea School teen camps. All the while helping children and families connect deeply with the coast.

Kelsey Lowe was born and raised in Naples. From boating and fishing in the Gulf to taking trips to the Bahamas with her family every summer, Kelsey had endless opportunities to fall in love with the ocean. Kelsey graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic and Marine Biology. While at Stetson, she had many opportunities to study diverse marine habitats and conducted her own research at Blue Spring State Park.

Kelsey was introduced to youth education in the summer of 2024, when she interned at a summer camp in Key West. She really enjoyed her time there and the experience of connecting young, developing minds to marine science.

“I’m so excited to embrace the mission of Sanibel Sea School,” says Lowe. “I want to give children opportunities to experience hands-on marine science and help them fall in love with the ocean as I did.”

We are also thrilled to welcome back a familiar face — Stevie Hyle! Stevie served as a summer and winter camp counselor over the most recent seasons, creating magical memories and teaching ocean love to hundreds of children.

Stevie was born in Queens, New York, and grew up traveling and living between Queens, Baltimore, and Tampa. Their love for nature grew through exploring backyards, watersheds, and forests along the East Coast and in Puerto Rico.

As a child, Stevie visited national parks across the country, where they became captivated by the Junior Ranger program and experiential learning. These experiences sparked a belief that everyone, particularly kids, can create meaningful change in their environment.

Stevie studied Parks, Recreation, and Tourism at the University of Vermont, with a concentration in Environmental Education and a minor in Forestry. They are especially passionate about trees, the importance of nearby nature, and the relationships between flora and fauna.

“I’m so happy to be back at Sanibel Sea School,” says Hyle. “I can’t wait to learn and grow through this position, and of course, to help improve the ocean’s future, one person at a time.”