Stacy Onks

Stacy Onks

Curriculum Developer

Born in West Tennessee and currently living in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee, it is my pleasure to be involved with Waterfall Keepers of North Carolina. I have worked in the social service fields of children’s services and community-based education of adults with disabilities. Fun fact: One of the community-based locations was the San Diego Wild Animal Park and Zoo where the adults with disabilities were cleaning enclosures. So, I have taught people how to shovel rhino poo into bags for “Zoo Doo” sales.

I currently work in higher education as an administrator and adjunct Instructor. In all of my work worlds, people have been at the center – all types of people. My greatest reward is helping an individual to have a more joyful and meaningful life via my work interactions and courses. I have focused the majority of those special topics courses on the vital role interacting with nature plays in our total wellness and happiness. In helping them be happier and healthier, I hope to create more compassionate stewards of our Mother Earth.

I have made it a mission to install that love and respect for nature in my son who, like me, finds his true center when out in the wildwoods and splashing in water.