OTTER EXPERT ANSWERS LLC
 

​​OUR TEAM

Iris Fiallos-Finstad

Iris is a Ford Foundation student trained in exemplary practices from the top universities known for training K12 students. This was a collaboration between Florida International University, the Ford Foundation, and University of South Florida, Sarasota Branch. She also has training from the Association for College and University Educators on educating through online or virtual learning platforms.  Teaching is a passion recognized early when she was selected as one of the Teachers of Tomorrow in elementary school. Though teaching a second-grade class with her rebellious sister proved challenging.  She was a former participant in the Technology Committee at Palm Beach State College and has been a collaborator with many instructors across most disciplines at the college. She loves trying new techniques and getting student feedback. She holds a master’s degree in library and information sciences, Certification in Patient Advocacy, and graduate training in Environmental Sciences from Florida Institute of Technology along with training in health sciences through the School of Public Health at University of South Florida. 

Therese Erskine

Since childhood, Therese has had a keen, observant eye and a deep curiosity for a wide range of subjects and how things relate to one another.  She is passionate in the pursuit of facts and sharing the findings using top-notch verbal and graphic arts skills. She is multilingual. At Northern Illinois University, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her studies included Early Childhood Education; fine arts & crafts; science and history. She has been a genealogist since her teens. She is also a musician, artist and photographer.  She earned a Master of Library Service from Rutgers University with a focus on reference and materials & services for children and young adults. She also holds a Master of Science in Geoenvironmental Studies from Shippensburg University. She has extensive experience providing attentive customer service and tech training.  She volunteers at museums and zoos and is a literacy and ESL tutor, as well. She has a love for all nature, but a particular fondness for otters.