Community Voices

Learn about Experiential Education through the voices of AEE Members

This blog is part of the Community Voices blog series,a space for Members of AEE to submit educational pieces, research-based content, insights or stories for public view/learning. We welcome blog post submissions from any/all AEE Members. To submit a post, please find instructions in your Member Resource Library.

Why Adventure Education Feels Like Home - Reflections from a New CEO

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Why Adventure Education Feels Like Home - Reflections from a New CEO

CEO Kerri Strauss reflects on her first year at Princeton-Blairstown Center, highlighting how adventure education acts as an equalizer. By removing social pressures, the outdoors creates a space for students and adults to build resilience, find belonging, and more fully become themselves. Continue Reading

03/30/2026

Active and Engaging Reflection Brings Experiential Learning to Life!

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Active and Engaging Reflection Brings Experiential Learning to Life!

Active and Engaging Reflection Brings Experiential Learning to Life! Author: Jen Stanchfield "We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience." This quote, often attributed to John Dewey, speaks to the power of reflection. Reflective practice fosters emotional connection... Continue Reading

09/22/2025