The Stewards
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Rusty has a BS in Agriculture from Pennsylvania State University and experience in dairy farming, growing herbs/vegetables and landscaping. He is passionate about his ministry at the Jefferson County Jail and sharing the love of Christ with Quiet Creek's community. He has been active with his family in the Farmer to Farmer Program in Guatemala sharing his skills in mushroom cultivation, herbal soap making, worm composting and building community.
Claire has a BS in Geology from West Virginia University and two Master degrees in Middle School Education and Curriculum & Instruction from Appalachian State University and the University of Washington, respectively. She is certified in the states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina to teach K-12 students general curriculum, biology earth science, environmental science, physics, and chemistry and has teaching experience in both states. In North and South Carolina she was employed as an Energy/Environmental Educator of Carolina Power & Light Company and Citizen Power. Claire coordinated the University of Washington Science/Mathematics Fellows Program. Prior to her teaching experience, Claire was a hydro-geologist with Todd Giddings and Associates monitoring the water quality/quantity problems associated with the coal and solid waste industries.
On the university level, Claire coordinated the University of Washington Science/Mathematics Fellows Program. Currently she is serving on the Board of Directors at PASA (PA Association of Sustainable Agriculture) and the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority. Claire is certified to teach Yoga-Fit.
Ashton (aka Blue) is attending Sterling College studying environmental humanities, black smithing, and outdoor education. This summer Blue plans to intern with Quiet Creek, yeah! Blue loves to hike, skateboard, and play music. Life is great!
Walker graduated with a BS in Photography, Film and Digital Media in Pittsburgh, PA at Rachel Carson's alma mater: Chatham University. He has selected a career in graphic illustration with General Nutrition Center (GNC). He also is freelancing with amazing illustrations and would love to connect if you need his creativity and competency. Check out his Quiet Creek videos, illustrations, photos and maps. Walker was awarded the highest merit-based scholarship, the Presidential Award, offered to incoming freshman attending Chatham University. His instagram site is walkertorner.
When at Quiet Creek, the Orner Team conducts seminars on the topics of renewable and non-renewable energy, generation of electricity using solar and wind energy, organic gardening, earthen building, medicinal use of herbs, whole-foods nutrition, and more to kindergarten through adult (teachers and administrators) students. They combine their their love of teaching by offering an array of environmental education and sustainable living programs funded by grant writing, tax deductible contributions, and educational improvement tax credits in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Jamaica, Japan, Guatemala, Africa, Spain, and France.
From 2021-2023 the Orner Family Team confidently and proudly pass the Quiet Creek's steward reigns to Sylvia and Sarah. Claire and Rusty explored agricultural serving assignments from Monterey, Massachusetts to Tochigi, Japan. Walker and Ashton continued on with their life experiences knowing Quiet Creek will always be home them.
Claire has a BS in Geology from West Virginia University and two Master degrees in Middle School Education and Curriculum & Instruction from Appalachian State University and the University of Washington, respectively. She is certified in the states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina to teach K-12 students general curriculum, biology earth science, environmental science, physics, and chemistry and has teaching experience in both states. In North and South Carolina she was employed as an Energy/Environmental Educator of Carolina Power & Light Company and Citizen Power. Claire coordinated the University of Washington Science/Mathematics Fellows Program. Prior to her teaching experience, Claire was a hydro-geologist with Todd Giddings and Associates monitoring the water quality/quantity problems associated with the coal and solid waste industries.
On the university level, Claire coordinated the University of Washington Science/Mathematics Fellows Program. Currently she is serving on the Board of Directors at PASA (PA Association of Sustainable Agriculture) and the Jefferson County Solid Waste Authority. Claire is certified to teach Yoga-Fit.
Ashton (aka Blue) is attending Sterling College studying environmental humanities, black smithing, and outdoor education. This summer Blue plans to intern with Quiet Creek, yeah! Blue loves to hike, skateboard, and play music. Life is great!
Walker graduated with a BS in Photography, Film and Digital Media in Pittsburgh, PA at Rachel Carson's alma mater: Chatham University. He has selected a career in graphic illustration with General Nutrition Center (GNC). He also is freelancing with amazing illustrations and would love to connect if you need his creativity and competency. Check out his Quiet Creek videos, illustrations, photos and maps. Walker was awarded the highest merit-based scholarship, the Presidential Award, offered to incoming freshman attending Chatham University. His instagram site is walkertorner.
When at Quiet Creek, the Orner Team conducts seminars on the topics of renewable and non-renewable energy, generation of electricity using solar and wind energy, organic gardening, earthen building, medicinal use of herbs, whole-foods nutrition, and more to kindergarten through adult (teachers and administrators) students. They combine their their love of teaching by offering an array of environmental education and sustainable living programs funded by grant writing, tax deductible contributions, and educational improvement tax credits in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Jamaica, Japan, Guatemala, Africa, Spain, and France.
From 2021-2023 the Orner Family Team confidently and proudly pass the Quiet Creek's steward reigns to Sylvia and Sarah. Claire and Rusty explored agricultural serving assignments from Monterey, Massachusetts to Tochigi, Japan. Walker and Ashton continued on with their life experiences knowing Quiet Creek will always be home them.
