Chad Truxall

Managing Director, Marine Discovery Center
email: chad@marinediscoverycenter.or

Chad has more than 11 years experience as a biologist, educator and leader, and more than 7 years experience as a Marine Mammal Stranding Team Member. He came to the Marine Discovery Center in 2005 as its Director of Education and has developed and implemented marine science education programs for summer camps, school field study programs and adult education programs. He has served as a Florida Master Naturalist instructor and coordinates the Florida Coastal Naturalist program. He has developed the Oyster and Mangrove Restoration program at the Marine Discovery Center, developed the eco-adventure club, established a scholarship program for financially disadvantaged students and has successfully developed and implemented a Marine Biology education program that serves over 4,000 students annually.

Chad has a B.S.A. in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation with a specialization in Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida and is a U.S.C.G. Certified Crew 1st Mate.

Coralie Gilson

Living Shoreline Restoration Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: coralie@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. in Education
• UFL Master Naturalist Certifications Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems.
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR
• Boat Safety Course

Lou King

Education Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: lou@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. Education
• UFL Master Naturalist Certifications in Freshwater, Coastal, and Upland Systems
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR
• Boat Safety Course

Thaddeus Nicholls

Oyster Restoration Coordinator, Marine Discovery Center
email: thaddeus@marinediscoverycenter.org

• M.S. Geology/Coral Reef Ecology
• B.S. Environmental Science/Ecology

Scott Schmoele

Director of Boat Operations, Marine Discovery Center
email: scott@marinediscoverycenter.org

Mark Spradley

Lead Instructor, Marine Discovery Center
email: mark@marinediscoverycenter.org

• Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
• ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
• UFL Master Naturalist – Certification in Coastal Systems
• First Aid/CPR

Marilyn Sullivan

Kayak Program Manager, Marine Discovery Center
email: marilyn@marinediscoverycenter.org

• B.A. Psychology, English, M.A. Art Education, NYS Teacher Certification: K-12
• ACA Paddle Smart/ Paddle Safe Certification
• UFL Master Naturalist – Certification in Coastal Systems
• USCG Certified Crew
• First Aid/CPR