CHESAPEAKE WATERSHED SEMESTER

This year the program welcomed a new director, Ronnie Vesnaver (aka “Ms. V”) who transitioned into the role after a year serving as the humanities instructor for CWS in addition to eight years of experience leading environmental initiatives in the independent school world. Her move to Gunston was greatly influenced by the school’s commitment to the environment and its waterfront campus. She has enjoyed taking a lead on the many logistical pieces of the program while still being able to teach and travel with CWS students. Mel Skirkanich, (aka “Ms. S”) has joined as the new science instructor, from Manassas Park, Va., where