The Dirt Merchants

Project Coordinators


Dennis Degnan

I have been a life long resident of Bayonne, New Jersey.  I went to a small liberal arts college in Connecticut called Fairfield University.  My degree is in Biology.  Recently I've obtained my Master's Degree in Education from St. Peter's College in Jersey City.  I am a high school science teacher and have been working for the Bayonne Board of Education for four years.  My favorite subjects are environmental science and biology.  In the Fall I coach boys' JV soccer, and in the Spring assist the girls' softball team.  I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing your results.  I hope that you enjoy "The Dirt Merchant Project".



Diane Skutnick

I , too, am a life long resident of  Bayonne, New Jersey.  I graduated from Saint Peter's College in Jersey City,  New  Jersey with a degree in Biological Science & Education.  I am a high school teacher & have been working for the Bayonne Board of Education for 23 years.  I  teach College Preparatory Biology & Marine Biology/Ecology at Bayonne High School.  This upcoming school year I am looking forward to a new program which would transmit my present Marine Bio/Ecology course via INET to Kearny, New Jersey.   Through this technology, our two schools would unite to participate in the "Dirt Merchant Project".  This should prove to be an exciting  year.  Please, join us in this collaborative project.