Paul and Jo-El
Paul Winter is a graduate of
Cornell University, with a degree in social work. He has had
eighteen years experience as a social worker for children
and adults with a wide range of special needs.
Jo-El Wadsworth is a graduate
of Wells College, with a degree in theology and psychology.
She has designed and led women's wilderness retreat programs
in Upstate New York.
Together, Paul and Jo-El have
home-schooled four children for fourteen years.
Jo-El and Paul worked for five
years to create an intentional community in New York State.
The focus of the community was simple living, self-sufficiency
and environmental awareness. Jo-El and Paul are wilderness
guides and survival experts. They have taught apprentices,
led tours for school children and community organizations,
and held workshops in public schools in New York and Florida
detailing the nature of their pioneer lifestyle.
