Buford, John
Assistant Professor of Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education
828.883.9422
bufordjf@brevard.edu
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Ph.D., Capella University
M.S., Marine Corps University
B.S., Southern Illinois University

M.S., Mankato State University
B.A., Clemson University

Dye, Robert
Assistant Professor of Wilderness Leadership
and Experiential Education
828.883.8946
dyerw@brevard.edu
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M.A., Radford University
B.S., Western Carolina University

While earning a B.S. in Biology at Western Carolina University (79-83) Robert began working for the Nantahala Outdoor Center as a canoe instructor and head guide on the Chattooga River. With the left side of his brain wrestling with the rigors of scientific methodology, and the right side of his brain figuring out how to run class IV rapids, Robert developed a passion for purposeful experiential education. He has an appreciation for the well crafted experience and thoughtful reflection which he believes are the bread and butter of teaching quality leadership skills and technical outdoor skills.

After five year of professional river guiding Robert spent four years programming adventure and therapeutic activities for youth at risk, completed his Masters in Outdoor Leadership at Radford University and has been teaching at the college level since 1991. Robert came to Brevard College in 1999, and has over 25 years of trip leading experience including river and lake expeditions around the U.S, Canada, Nepal, Russia, Mexico, Chile and Argentina. He most enjoys teaching outdoor living skills, whitewater canoeing, coastal kayaking and risk management for the outdoor professional.

Kafsky, Jennifer
Associate Professor of Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education. Coordinator of Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education Major.
828.883.9356
kafskyjl@brevard.edu
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Ph.D., Clemson University
M.S., Ohio University
B.S., Ohio University

Inspired by a family commitment to outdoor education and a passion for developing teaching and leadership, Dr. Kafsky both completed a Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management from Clemson University and came to Brevard College in 2001. Prior to Brevard, she had an extensive background as a teacher, leader, and administrator in a variety of outdoor program settings including schools, college and universities, city/community recreation, and private commercial recreation. Her career has included teaching, initiating and directing student-centered outdoor programs at Ohio University and Clemson University.

Jenny currently serves as Coordinator of the Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education program and among other major courses teaches the Theory and Practice of Experiential Education, Outdoor Program Administration. She most enjoys the opportunity to help students develop their teaching and leadership abilities by using adventure activities and real-life experience and is most enthusiastic about canoeing and kayaking, mountain-biking and caving.