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Hampton highlights oyster-restoration STEM program involving students and local businesses
Summary
Council recognized classroom and community partners who run an oyster-restoration program that the city says links hands-on STEM education with cleaner waterways and contributes to community resilience.
City leaders described a school-centered oyster-restoration partnership as a tangible example of education supporting environmental resilience.
The Chair said, "She highlighted how raising oysters, learning science, and directly contributing to a cleaner walk waterways makes Hampton a more resilient, city and makes that education a part of their daily lives," referencing work by STEM teacher Betsy McAllister and partner Claire Neubert of Shored Up LLC.
The Chair noted Betsy McAllister is part of Hampton City Schools and partnered with Claire Neubert on the oyster program; McAllister was praised as an "amazing" science teacher during remarks. The program was presented as an example of how schools, local businesses and community groups can involve young people in stewardship while teaching science.
Claire Neubert, cofounder of Shored Up LLC, was identified as a partner who runs eco-tour experiences and hands-on education; the Chair noted Neubert was not present. The meeting record contains no funding or scale figures for the program.
