Regan McKinnon

As the Education Manager for Customized School Programs at the Wade Institute for Science Education at Manomet Conservation Sciences, Regan is dedicated to helping science teachers thrive. He brings seven years of classroom experience and a deep passion for equity in education to his work supporting high-quality professional learning.

Regan earned his MSEd through the Boston Teacher Residency at UMass Boston and spent seven years teaching middle and high school science in Boston Public Schools. He was an early adopter of OpenSciEd and later contributed to field testing efforts through Boston College’s OEI Initiative. Regan is passionate about equity in education and the shifts in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), particularly through the use of high-quality instructional materials.

At Manomet, Regan is excited to keep advancing the Wade Institute’s mission by creating thoughtful, engaging programs that reflect the best in science pedagogy. Outside of work, you’ll find him in the kitchen cooking, out on a trail hiking, or relaxing with his two cats, friends, and family.

Remembering Kathy Renfrew

November 26, 1951 — May 20, 2026

Kathy was truly a giant in the world of science education. She was an elementary school teacher in Bradford, VT from 1976-2008, where she earned her lifelong reputation as the “Science Lady”. Kathy then went on to work for the Vermont Department of Education for another decade. Upon moving to Massachusetts, Kathy joined the Wade Institute for Science Education, and became part of Manomet Conservation Sciences in April 2025 when the two organizations merged.

Kathy’s passion for science education led her to become a nationally recognized leader in the field of elementary science education, and she was a particularly strong advocate for the incorporation of literacy into science education. She received the Presidential Award for Elementary Science Education at the White House in 2000, and only last month was honored with a Presidential Citation Award from the National Science Education Leadership Association, an organization that benefitted greatly from Kathy’s hard work and voice over the decades.

In the words of NSELA President Jeremy Blinn, “The science education world is better because of Kathy Renfrew, and she will be deeply missed.”

It was an honor to work with Kathy. She was a veritable fountain of creative ideas for our work. She dove into Manomet science and excitedly shared her latest discoveries of children’s books on shorebirds and migration.

Kathy’s full obituary and other information can be found here: https://www.uptonfunerals.com/obituaries/kathleen-renfrew. Remembrances can be shared with Kathy’s family through the funeral home website.

Amy Suveg

Amy is a National Public Relations Award recipient with more than 14 years of experience in public relations, development, fundraising, and event planning across government, educational, and nonprofit organizations.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Amy earned her B.A. from West Chester University and is a Public Innovator Grant recipient with a strong background in civic leadership and community engagement. Throughout her career, she has served on numerous boards and advisory councils and has been recognized with multiple awards and proclamations for her volunteer service and community impact.

Countless visits to the Outer Banks of North Carolina fostered Amy’s lifelong passion for birds and coastal conservation, inspiring her dedication to protecting wildlife and the habitats they depend on.  She resides in Manomet, Massachusetts, with her husband and two sons. Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, spending time on the beach, exploring creative projects, cheering on her beloved Philadelphia sports teams (Go Birds!), and spending time at her historic 1700s farmhouse by the sea.

Pablo Gigy Gregoret

Pablo Gigy Gregoret is from Córdoba, Argentina, and joined Manomet’s Flyways team in 2024 after earning the first place in the 2023 Conservation Academy. This program, run by the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) and the Líderes de Ansenuza Foundation, focuses on leadership in conservation for young people. At Manomet, Pablo specializes in the conservation of saline lakes, particularly in Laguna Mar Chiquita (or Mar de Ansenuza), a key site for migratory bird species like the Wilson’s Phalarope (Phalaropus tricolor).

Pablo is a Park Ranger technician and is completing his thesis for a degree in Biology at the National University of Córdoba (UNC). His thesis research examines insect community ecology and the effects of different land uses in the Espinal and Dry Chaco regions, which are notable for their high biodiversity.

His academic journey includes diverse international experiences, such as exchanges to New Zealand and Mexico. The latter was supported by a scholarship from the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI). He also participated in the Patagonia Program, organized by Aves Argentinas (BirdLife International partner), where he received a scholarship for his training in species conservation. Recently, he completed the Ornithology Careers Institute at Manomet, having been selected for the course after finishing first at the Conservation Academy.

Pablo’s work has consistently focused on species and ecosystem conservation through research, education, and the planning and management of protected areas. He is dedicated to communicating the importance of a local and integrated approach to conservation and coexistence with ecosystems

Michael Holcomb

Michael is a resident of Cape Cod with over 20 years of caretaker and grounds maintenance experience. Michael held the position of Landscape Manager for the Catania Hospitality Group, where he worked for 18 years, and is also currently the Estate Caretaker for a 5-acre property in Cotuit, MA. He has also held landscaping positions for the Dan’l Webster Inn and the Cape Codder Resort. Michael is very interested in the environment and earned a bachelor’s degree from University of Maine at Farmington, where he studied Environmental Sciences.