Jonah Miller, Urban School Program Educator

Pronouns: he/his/him

Exploration and adventure are Jonah’s core values and he’s delighted by the opportunity to pass that torch to the next generation of wilderness explorers. As an Urban Programs Educator, he takes the opportunity to encourage students of all ages to experience their beautiful home with wonder and joy. His teaching hero is Mr. Ray from Finding Nemo, so don’t be surprised if he bursts out in song.

Jonah is an Arizonan transplant to the Pacific Northwest. Growing up he made friends with Sahuaro cacti, prairie dogs, javelinas, and from afar, rattle snakes. His love for animals and the great outdoors started in childhood through a program called 4-H, where he showed his blue ribbon Guinea Pig, Squeakers. In his youth, Jonah’s love for science and exploration flourished in STEM based science programs and summer camps. Jonah went on to work in youth based non profits and sleep away camps. His favorite, Makanakani, on the island of Kauai, where he worked with animal husbandry, citrus, and tea farming.

In his spare time, Jonah is a musician, poet, and storyteller. He also dabbles in improv and fancies himself a sustainable home chef. His journey here at IslandWood is just beginning and watching that story unfold just may be the greatest adventure of all.