The Hub Farm Team

The Durham Public Schools Hub Farm is run by a small team of dedicated individuals.

Mouse

Mouse is a cat. She’s actually the one in charge.

Hub Farm Manager

Justin Walker

Hub Farm Educator

Justin, who has always found the natural world to be a source of wonder, excitement, and calm, brings a variety of professional experience to the Hub Farm. He is an outdoor enthusiast and youth advocate who is dedicated to being a supportive guide for all students throughout the Durham community. As a former chef, Justin loves to grow, cook, and eat his fruits and vegetables! He is a recent Master of Social Work graduate from North Carolina State University, and, prior to the Hub Farm, he was a Restorative Practices Coordinator for Durham Public Schools. When he is not at the Hub Farm, Justin is often in his garden, listening to music, making delicious meals for family and friends, camping, climbing mountains, and fishing along the coasts of the Carolinas. His ultimate goal is to work alongside community members, building and fostering meaningful relationships in supportive learning environments designed to improve the standard of youth education, leaving a positive impact along the way. You can contact Justin at justin_walker@dpsnc.net

A lifelong educator and learner, Ashley is at her happiest when she’s sun-tired and covered in dirt. She brings a background in informal education and environmental field work to the Hub Farm, and is thrilled to both lead and learn alongside students of all ages while exploring the natural world. Ashley has dedicated nearly her entire adult life to working with children, and believes deeply in the resiliency, creativity, and insight of our youth. She loves to encourage kids to embrace their innate curiosity and firmly believes that there’s no such thing as too many questions. She’ll happily talk endlessly about native plant species, the history of bananas, human relationships to the environment, and the overarching mythology of the X-Files series. Ashley received her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Bryn Mawr College and has since worked in education at the Museum of Life and Science and Marbles Kids Museum, as well as the conservation department at the NC Botanical Garden. When she’s not at the Hub Farm, you can find Ashley gardening, practicing aerial silks, rock climbing, and going on adventures with her dog, River. You can contact Ashley at ashley_boyette@dpsnc.net.