Mertyce Mrvos is the Coordinator of Programs & Partnerships for Everlast Climbing, a Minnesota-based company that creates climbing walls for use in K-12 schools. In her role, she develops rock climbing programming and resources for physical educators. In addition, she conducts climbing wall webinars, workshops and demonstrations at schools and conferences. Mertyce is a former educator at the elementary and middle school levels and is a member of SHAPE America. She holds an MS in Teaching and has been a recreational rock climber for over 30 years.