Avery Pettit, a Wilton High School senior, has completed a spring internship at SoundWaters, the region’s leader in climate science education. Pettit spent five weeks at the organization’s Coastal Education Center at Cove Island Park in Stamford. She was part of a larger group of spring interns from several area high schools who, instead of attending classes for the final weeks of their high school careers, did internships to experience a real-world business environment.
At SoundWaters, interns worked every day alongside and under the guidance of SoundWaters professional educators, teaching the science of Long Island Sound to more than 2,000 pre-school, elementary and middle school students from schools across the region. They helped students in classroom and lab settings, as well as on the beach and in boats on Holly Pond where young students do field work.
“During the five-week internship, I learned so much about Long Island Sound and how a nonprofit works. I really enjoyed the experience and the chance to help younger students as well,” said Pettit, who will be attending Clemson University in the fall.
About SoundWaters
SoundWaters prepares the next generation for their future. With our climate in crisis, we teach tomorrow’s leaders the science they will need. With Long Island Sound as our classroom, we create love and respect for the natural world. As a matter of justice, we open the water to all. As a matter of urgency, we work to protect our common home. For more information, visit soundwaters.org.