Anna Thomas

Instructor

Anna grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and spent much of her childhood outside exploring the native glades, forests, wetlands, and prairies. She has fond memories of attending summer camps as a child, which nurtured her curiosity about the natural world. As an undergraduate intern at Washington University’s Tyson Research Center in Missouri, she conducted field research on the effects of habitat fragmentation on pollinator diversity in Missouri prairie ecosystems. This opportunity led Anna to pursue a career educating the public about environmental science through hands-on, outdoor experiences.

Anna received her B.S. degree in Earth & Environmental Science from Murray State University in Kentucky. Throughout college, Anna worked at multiple summer camps teaching animal education, archery, boating, and other outdoor programs. Her passion for nature motivates her to help people discover their own connection to the environment. She is energized by seeing kids learn something for the first time and widen their worldview. Working as a substitute teacher has given Anna the ability to adapt her teaching style to match the needs of individual students.

Anna is so excited to join the MOSS team this summer to teach kids about their natural surroundings. Outside of work, she enjoys playing tennis, hiking, cooking vegetarian meals, and spending time with her two cats, Ladybird and Cosmo.