Resume
1974 - with Japanese host sister, Yasuko Nakagawa (Ueda)
Education
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Kyoto University of Art and Design, "The Japanese Garden - Intensive Seminar," Kyoto, Japan, 2003.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Master Gardener course, 1997.
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Asahi Culture Center (Tokyo), Intensive courses in Japanese language, 1983.
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Nankai University (Tianjin, China), Intensive program in Chinese language, 1980.
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Michigan State University, B.A., Chinese Language and Literature, 1980 (with honor).
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Michigan State University, B.A., Asian History, 1980 (with honor).
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Honors and scholarships (at MSU): Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta, Shao-chang Lee Scholarship (two years), Honors College
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Rotary International Exchange Student, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto, Japan, 1974.
Still friends with Yasuko, who helps us out in countless ways during our crew trips! (photo: Liz Stanley)
Work
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Owner, Lee Schneller Fine Gardens, 1995 - present. Designed and built over 300 gardens.
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Japanese Technical Translator, 1982 - 1995 (full and part time).
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English Teacher (ESL), Sendai and Tokyo, Japan, 1980 - 1983
Talks and Workshops
Presented over 150 talks and workshops, on these and other topics:
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Creating Japanese-Inspired Gardens in Maine
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Designing Continuously Blooming Perennial Gardens
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Japanese Gardens, Ancient and Modern
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Gardens of Shoguns and Samurai
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Japanese Gardens: The Meaning of Water
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Japanese-Inspired Gardens in the United States
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Introduction to Written Chinese and the Tao Te Ching
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Spirituality and Religion in Japanese Gardens
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Japanese Gardens: Aesthetics and Design Features
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Zen Gardens of Japan
The Nakagawa Family of Fukuchiyama, who taught me to love Japan as a guest in their home in 1974 and as lifelong friends.
Certified by Maine
DEP in Erosion
Control Practices as required by law for working in the Shoreland Zone
