Your Instructor: Lynn Thorensen
I've been teaching here at De Anza Community College for almost 20 years. I've taught various Environmental Studies classes and Environmental Science labs over the years. ES3 is my favorite class to teach because it combines the 2 subjects that I love the most; the environment and art.
I attended UC Santa Cruz, majoring in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Natural History and Wild Lands Conservation and a Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration. I also have a teaching credential in Art from San Jose State University.
I worked as a science illustrator soon after graduating; illustrating natural history books, museum displays and brochures. I have taught science illustration to a wide variety of age groups and venues for the past 30 years, both outside and inside the classroom.
I have been involved in various environmental activist campaigns over the years from climate marches in Washington DC to Standing Rock in North Dakota. I believe in empowering youth to speak out on issues they feel are important to their future and the future of our planet. I love the outdoors and am an avid backpacker, climber and camper, anything that will get me out in nature.