Explore how the places we live directly influence our health. This interactive two-day training connects building science with public health by examining the eight principles of a healthy home—dry, clean, pest-free, safe, contaminant-free, ventilated, comfortable, and maintained. Participants will learn practical strategies to identify and address health hazards while improving energy efficiency and occupant well-being. This course is ideal for weatherization professionals, contractors, inspectors, and educators interested in integrating healthy housing concepts into their work.

Instructors:

Cèleste Frazier-Barthel, PhD
Cèleste holds a PhD in Science Education from Oregon State University and brings over 30 years of experience in STEAM research and teaching. Her work bridges formal, informal, and special education with business, industry, and government partners. She specializes in:

• STEAM Educational Leadership

• Curriculum Innovation and Adoption

• Renewable Energy and Sustainability Education

• STEAM Community Outreach & Engagement

• Special Education & Neurodiverse Learners

• Applied Research and Collaborative Problem Solving

Cèleste’s passion lies in making sustainable education accessible and inclusive for all learners.

Michelle Long
Michelle entered the home performance industry in 2010 as a residential energy auditor and has since become a respected building performance expert. She leads crews of certified professionals performing energy audits and efficiency projects throughout Connecticut. Michelle owns a home performance contracting company and is a CT-licensed real-estate salesperson with extensive renovation experience. Her certifications include:

• BPI Building Analyst & Envelope Professional

• BPI Healthy Homes Evaluator / Practitioner

• DOE Qualified Assessor

• US EPA Lead Renovator