Melissa Ribner

I moved with my husband to Portland, Oregon in 2009, to join our 3 sons and grandchildren. I taught special education in the public school system for many years, drawn to the youngest, most open and authentic of our human relations. My own children as well as the students have been some of my richest teachers. I am a member of Elders Action Network and have facilitated courses in sustainable living, racial awareness and most recently an exploration called “Embodying Regenerative Worldviews”.  My passion is living meaningfully, modeling regenerative living, supporting the rights of nature movement, and supporting communities of practice in this time of Great Turning.