Ecoventure Field Studies Staff
Field Studies Staff
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”
- Albert Einstein
Committed, Professional, Enthusiastic
Our staff live and breathe outdoor pursuits. The Outdoor Adventure team are highly qualified, experienced and fun to be with. They enjoy their work and genuinely care that you have a rewarding and enjoyable time with us. All our Instructors apply clear learning objectives to the courses they teach. The objectives are planned in conjunction with the school ensuring that the learning is meaningful and relevant.
Matthew Cocks
General Manager - Ecoventure Field Studies
Matthew Cocks is the General Manager of the Field Studies Team. He is a qualified Primary and Secondary School teacher and has taught Environmental Science, Biology, Physics and General Science for the past 7 years to students from Grade 6 to I.B. 2 level. For the past two years, he has worked to implement the I.B. Environmental Systems and Societies Course into his School’s curriculum. Matthew is currently completing his Honours in Environmental Management, and has organised and conducted numerous field study trips to different venues around the world. Matthew has also worked as both a river and field guide while living in South Africa. He has a passion for educating students about the importance of conservation and believes that environmental education is key to promoting sustainability.
Sam Browning
Operations Manager - Ecoventure Field Studies
Sam Browning is our Operations Manager, and an expert in outdoor adventure management. He holds a degree in Adventure Recreation, and is qualified in High Ropes Courses, Canoeing and Archery, as well as a number of other outdoor activities. He has worked all over the world in the outdoors, specialising in team development with children. Sam has worked at an American Summer camp, as the Director of Adventure for 5 years; in the Swiss Alps as Operations Manager at an Outdoor Education Centre; and also in Northern Finland as a Wilderness Husky Sled Guide. Sam’s philosophy is that if we educate young people on how to explore, enjoy and care for the environment around us, then they will be better equipped to ensure the safe passage of the environment onto their own children.
Kevin Davidson
Kevin Davidson comes to us from the frozen wilds of Canada! For the past seven years, he has been working in mineral exploration, and the past three years teaching various facets of outdoor education while working in the field. Having recently arrived in the U.A.E., Kevin is excited about spending time in the natural environment and learning about the unique ecology of habitats found in the region.
