Learning Gate Community School Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Kimiya Vaezi
Publication Date
4-22-2026
Date
12-16-2024
Abstract
This oral history documents the experiences of Cissy Stanko, a longtime educator and garden teacher at Learning Gate Community Charter School, whose work centered on environmental education, outdoor learning, and place‑based pedagogy. Stanko reflects on the development of the school’s garden and environmental programs, the role of teacher autonomy and community participation, and the lasting impact of nature‑focused education on students’ well‑being, environmental stewardship, and lifelong learning.
Keywords
Environmental education, School gardens, Gardening, Experiential learning, Outdoor education, Nature study
Extent
00:50:14; 17 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Hillsborough County (Fla.); Lutz (Fla.)
Language
English
Digital Date
2026
Type
Oral History
Media Type
Oral histories
Format
Digital only
Notes
Transcripts were provided by Learning Gate Community School Oral History Project volunteers from the USF College of Education.
Audio begins at 00:00:37.
Identifier
lgcs_ohp_1006
Recommended Citation
Stanko, Cissy, "Cissy Stanko Oral History Interview" (2026). Learning Gate Community School Oral History Project. 7.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/lgcs_ohp/7
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