
Chris Anderson
Hydroponics Manager
Green Our Planet
Las Vegas, NV USA
“If you’re really feeling like something isn’t right for you, you can’t stay there. You’ve got to go...and you’ll be fine. You’ll find something else and it’ll be good.”
Green Our Planet
Las Vegas, NV USA
“If you’re really feeling like something isn’t right for you, you can’t stay there. You’ve got to go...and you’ll be fine. You’ll find something else and it’ll be good.”
Hydroponics Manager
I connect teachers with hydroponics programs to teach STEM and other topics.
I don’t have a typical day; it’s always different. Sometimes I’m teaching and sometimes I’m building hydroponic units. I also spend time working with our fundraisers and sponsors. I am always answering inquiries and helping people run their hydroponic systems. A good portion of my time is spent answering teachers’ questions, primarily through email, about hydroponic systems that are already set up in their schools or about getting one started in their schools.
Here's the first step for everyone
Know the organizations you are interested in. Think of what you bring to the table outside of what you may think of as your assets. For example, I have teaching experience, gardening experience, and public speaking experience. Those were asked for in my job description. However, I can also use power tools, write well, and problem-solve. I use those last three more than the others.
"You were such a great teacher! It was your calling. How could you leave it?"
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