At the age of 31, Ricki Shapiro was working at a community college in upstate New York when a colleague recommended Outward Bound to her. Ricki was intrigued. After all, she loved trying new things and it didn’t look that difficult, so... READ MORE
In our monthly “Dear John” series, John McBride, Director of Fleet and Facilities for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School, answers your burning questions. Have a question for John? Email [email protected]. Dear John, What are you doing in your job... READ MORE
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado With HIOBS since: 2004 How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I took a Downeast Sailing course between high school and college and fell in love. I was awed by Maine... READ MORE
After earning her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from The University of Massachusetts, Christine Spear worked as a physical education instructor in Massachusetts and later in southern Maine. In Maine she discovered that the school’s physical education curriculum required components... READ MORE
In 2010, I announced to my coworkers in Chicago that I would be moving to Maine the following month. It was a decision that had been coming for a long time as I grew tired of the hustle and bustle... READ MORE
Seven questions with Bart Blankenship: Hometown: Palmetto, FL With HIOBS since 2008 Why did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I decided to work for HIOBS because I wanted to teach sailing in my home state... READ MORE
By Alex Busack Dr. Angela Duckworth, Assistant Psychology Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is an educator with a theory, one that is making people sit up and take notice. Through her experiences in the school system, she searched for the... READ MORE
Ten questions with Amanda Coale: Hometown: Arnold, MD Started working for HIOBS in May 2012 Watch Officer for sea courses, Lead Instructor for land courses How did you decide to work for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School? I first... READ MORE
Seven questions with Liz Marr. What is your role at HIOBS? I am a course director and instructor. I have instructed wilderness semesters for adults, and short programs for youth (5-22 days). I have also worked with professional groups. How... READ MORE
By Andrew Pape When signing up for a sailing course you might expect a bit of rowing, but probably not high-speed whitewater rafting in a pulling boat. However, that’s just what the crew of PB #22 got when that made... READ MORE