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Joshua R. Ruddick
November 25, 1967 – August 27, 2023
Joshua R. Ruddick of Tucson, AZ, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on August 27, 2023. A passionate social justice advocate, environmentalist, and student of the world, Josh spent nearly 15 years as a high school science instructor before joining the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Arizona Project WET as Tucson Program coordinator in 2021. Josh actively participated in many of APW’s professional development workshops and served as a mentor teacher in the Recharge the Rain program. Josh was a co-founder, instructor, and former President of the Pima County Chapter of the Arizona Master Naturalist Association. Teaching was Josh’s second career after he spent 17 years in executive management positions in the healthcare industry. For the last two years, he served on the board of education for Tucson Country Day School. His passion for education and project-based learning helped the school transition to its current model.