Patty Born

Patty Born believes that global and ecological literacy is imperative for future leaders, researchers, and practitioners. She currently serves as faculty and program director of the Master of Arts in Education: Natural Sciences and Environmental Education program, and she also teaches science methods and other courses in Hamline’s Master of Arts in Teaching program. Prior to coming to Hamline, Patty worked as the Executive Director of the National Center for STEM Elementary Education at St Catherine University in St Paul, MN. Her background also includes over 20 years working in nonformal education settings, such as parks, museums, nature centers, even zoos. She has worked in and out of the classroom for preK through elementary students. In addition to all those years of teaching, I’ve written three books for educators about STEM and environmental education.

Patty’s scholarly interests include critical animal studies, ecofeminism, critical posthumanism, environmental justice, and community-engaged learning. She is also interested in sustainability education and global sustainability initiatives. She is currently involved in Hamline's partnership with Hamline Elementary in the areas of STEM, environmental education, inquiry, and social justice.

Patty received her Masters degree from Hamline University in 2005 and her EdD in 2019.