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Meet the Team
Derek Small
Jackie Small
Jackie Small
Founder, Director, & Environmental Educator
Derek has been teaching science & ecology through live-animal educational programming in New England since 2002. He is known as an excellent teacher, environmental steward, and professional presenter.
Jackie Small
Jackie Small
Jackie Small
Office Manager, Social Media Manager & Youth Programs Director
Jackie is who you will likely connect with by phone or email! Contributing as our primary administrative & booking contact, she balances that with her full time job as a paramedic.
Colby Perron
Colby Perron
Colby Perron
Director of Outreach Programs
Colby joined our Education Team in the summer of 2021 and is a resident of Biddeford, Maine.
Riley Small
Colby Perron
Colby Perron
Animal Care Team
Riley helps us do it all. She has grown up with the staff and the animals at Wildlife Encounters as a part of her everyday life. You may see her supporting tours, assisting in outreach programs, and helping to groom and care for certain animals.
Emily Karger
Colby Perron
Emily Karger
Environmental Educator
Derek Pappaceno
Derek Pappaceno
Derek Pappaceno
Environmental Educator
Lydia Wagner
Derek Pappaceno
Derek Pappaceno
Environmental Educator
