Harlan is adamant about the need for kids to connect to the world outside of their school for education to be meaningful and productive. Every class of Harlan’s begins with what is called “your time” in which students are encouraged to share anything they recently read saw, observed, etc. about some current science event.
Harlan Kredit
Lynden, WA | Years Taught: 1962 – 2005
Additional Recognition
- 2005 • Disney Teacher Award
- 2004 • Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching
- 2004 • Washington State Conservation Teacher of the Year
- 2003 • Washington State Secondary Science Teacher of the Year
- 2002 • Conservation Fund National Environmental Education Award
- 2002 • Washington State Dept. of Ecology Environmental Excellence Award
- 2000 • Adopt-A-Stream: Streamkeeper of the Year
- 1997 • Distinguished Alumni Award – Calvin College
- 1995 • National Educator of the Year – Safari Club International
- 1995 • Washington State Environmental Educator of the Year
- 1994 • National Secondary Conservation Teacher of the Year
- 1994 • Northwest State Regional Conservation Teacher of the Year
- 1994 • Washington State Conservation Teacher of the Year
- 1987 • Washington State Dept. of Fisheries Governors Award
Inducted: 2006
State: Washington