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Seebode, Joseph (Scute)

There is nothing more beautiful that someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.

— Mandy Hale

Years at Shaver’s Creek: 2015–2016

Positions Held: Intern

Current Company/Organization: Oratory Prep School (NJ) – Coach & Science Teacher

I currently am a science teacher and track coach for middle school and high school students in New Jersey. It was at Shaver’s Creek (especially at Outdoor School) that I realized that I could see myself as a teacher. I still include some of the lessons I learned at Shavers Creek in my teaching, including taking my class to a local stream each year to perform a stream study. It is the highlight of class.

Shaver’s Creek instilled in me the importance of intentional community, that small actions can make a big difference, and that there is something extraordinary in the everyday. I am forever grateful to relationships and memories made during my two seasons as intern (August 2015–May 2016).

Wishing Shaver’s Creek a great next 50 years!

Joe “Scute” Seebode