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Jessica has also volunteered with Girl Scouts of Colorado for the last 20 years because she enjoys doing hands-on activities with children and their excitement when trying or learning something new. In her free time, Jessica enjoys reading, cooking, crafting or playing with her five children. Jessica will be leading schools in Fort Collins, Loveland and the Windsor areas! She is also leading development of the Crest proprietary curriculum.

She graduated from Bryan College in Dayton, TN with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Master’s degree in Human Services. Since graduating, Rachel spent a summer running the children’s camp for her local YMCA and 3 years working as the Local Director for Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Upper Cumberland, where she ran after school Bible clubs in her 14-county region. She has now stepped back from her role as Local Director to focus on caring for her children and works remotely as Crest’s Operations Manager.

With a Master’s in Social Science and a background in both teaching and tech, she’s excited to help K–8 students explore the worlds of coding and robotics at Crest Computing. Ellie will be leading classes in the Golden area!

A lifelong tech enthusiast, Alison is passionate about sharing the creativity and confidence that STEM inspires. Through her work as a youth coach in soccer and mountain biking, she focuses on helping kids build skills, confidence, and a strong sense of community. Alison is excited to bring her passion for technology and education to empower the next generation of innovators.

She is involved in neighborhood fire mitigation as she feels it is important to protect the beautiful land in Colorado. In her free time, Marsha volunteers with young families visiting the community, teaching them about our wildlife in the mountains. She loves working with her nine nieces and nephews on school projects and assignments and is excited to be working with the students of Crest Robotics and Computing Academy! Marsha will be leading classes in the Evergreen area.

She has been programming for over 12 years, first getting her start in programs just like these and finding her passion for programming. Outside of teaching, Jordan works as a math and science tutor. She’s excited to help her students explore new ideas, think creatively, and see what they can accomplish with new technology. She will be leading classes in the Golden/ West Denver area!

He enjoys sharing the fun and excitement he feels when learning new things with his students. Outside of teaching, Alex enjoys hiking, skiing, rock climbing, and mountain biking—anything that allows him to stay active and enjoy nature. He also volunteers at Copper Mountain, helping with avalanche mitigation and the Special Olympics Winter Games. Alex will be leading and supporting classes in the Golden area.

Leveraging a background in systems design, he crafts engaging, structured learning environments that inspire curiosity in STEM. Originally from Louisiana and currently based in Boulder, Andrew translates complex technical concepts into accessible, interactive experiences that empower young learners to explore, build, and think critically.

Joel worked for Cherry Creek Schools in several capacities: as a classroom teacher, District Technology Coach, Instructional Coach, and as a K-5 Technology Specialist. Joel’s mission statement is “Make learning FUN” by creating engaging lessons for students. With a background in Cognitive Coaching, he thrives on collaboration and advocates for effective instruction. Joel has been married for 22 years, and has a son currently attending CO School of Mines. In his spare time, Joel enjoys pickleball, disc golf, cycling, skiing, and spending time with his wife and three cats. He will be coaching Faculty in the Highlands Ranch and Littleton areas.

Elaine began her professional career in physical therapy, sports medicine, personal and athletic training. She has held positions as a preschool teacher, an after-school care provider and various positions working with youth athletics. S. in Sports Medicine from Chapman College. Elaine has been in medical education since 2008 starting with continuing medical education and now graduate medical education, where she is the program administrator for the General Surgery Residency and Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Swedish Medical Center. Elaine enjoys spending her free time with her pride and joy, her now grown children (and the family dog), as well as doing puzzles, traveling, attending sporting events, and concerts.

She created her own Graphic Design business and continues to do freelance art and teaching. She has 8 years classroom experience working with young children and youth groups retreats and has a passion to see others learn and create. In her free time Beth enjoys camping, rock hounding, making music, painting, cooking, crafting, and building 3D wooden puzzles with moving parts and electronics. She has 5 kids who now create their own art, music and engineering and enjoys watching them flourish in the field of creativity. Beth will be leading classes in the Denver area.

A favorite among her unique life accomplishments are her twenty years of teaching with the Arvada Center of Performing Arts and their advanced Arts Day Outreach programs. She has an AA from ACC and was a well-known School presentation specialist and public speaker, traveling across Colorado and the Midwest with a well-received, STEM-based educational magic school. Connie became a published author through her love of Colorado history, along with writing a Colorado adventure blog. She loves to hike then write about it. Along with hiking she is an avid gardener and equestrian. She spends her free time with her horse Bailey, cats, Minerva and Tucker, and her 70-pound rescue dog, Copernicus. Connie will be leading classes in the Littleton area.

Her background in education, caregiving, and healthcare has strengthened her ability to adapt to different needs and help others feel supported. She is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the children and families she serves. Antoinette will be leading classes in the South Denver area.

Her professional experience includes development of academic programs in higher education, education technology, and teaching technology to students spanning kinders to senior citizens. She has coordinated volunteer literacy programs for children in local hospitals, developed intro coding and computer science courses, and continues to instruct digital access classes to all ages. She is passionate about high quality curriculum and is committed to a safe and vibrant classroom experience. Outside of education, she enjoys spending time with family, especially in the vegetable garden with the pumpkins and watermelon. Much of her free time is dedicated to Fancy the Catahoula and Leo the Kitty. Rebecca also enjoys crossword puzzles, building furniture, and learning home repair.

He holds an associate degree in Aeronautics from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and is working toward his FAA Airframe & Powerplant license. A father of two boys, Alex enjoys helping children explore how things work through hands-on learning. He brings patience, practical problem-solving, and enthusiasm to building students’ confidence and curiosity. Alex will be coaching and supporting faculty in Denver.

Armed with a Bachelor’s degree in Art Practices and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Sabrina encourages students to leverage technology as a tool for self-discovery and communication. In her free time, Sabrina explores the prairie. She often observes wildlife and plant life, with a particular interest in reptiles. She draws inspiration from the principles of biomimicry, observing how nature’s designs and processes can inform technological innovation.

Before pursuing her passion for education, Annette enjoyed a successful career as a Certified Senior IT Program Manager with a Fortune 500 IT company. Throughout her corporate career, she volunteered extensively with P-TECH programs and company-sponsored educational initiatives, where she worked with students from underserved communities and introduced them to technology, engineering concepts, robotics, innovative methods, and industry best practices. Today, Annette continues to pursue her passion for education as a substitute teacher, including working with gifted and talented students. Outside the classroom, Annette enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends, attending live music events, riding her bike, practicing golf, reading, watching movies, and traveling. Annette will be leading classes in and around Denver.

He enjoys helping students see that they belong in STEM and showing them how science and engineering can solve real-world problems. Outside of work, Tarik enjoys walking Colorado trails, mentoring students, exploring AI and healthcare innovation, and spending time with family. He originally thought he would become a lawyer before finding his path into medicine and research.

In the last three years he has lived in California pursuing a college baseball career and earning an associate degree in mathematics. He has since moved back to Colorado to pursue a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. In California he discovered a passion for teaching, when he worked as a coach for youth baseball, managing teams of kids aged 9-14 and providing personal training for pitching. He has a history with robotics and car repair starting in high school when he was both a part of his high school's FIRST Robotics team that won state two years in a row, all while repairing a broken car to use as his first car. In his free time, he likes playing video games, working on cars, and spending time with his cat named Adenine. He is a part of the CSU FSAE Racing team, as a member of the Aerodynamics Sub-team. He also enjoys playing and watching baseball, snowboarding, and driving up mountain roads exploring the beautiful Colorado landscape! He will be leading classes in Fort Collins.

Early on, she worked as a rock climbing instructor and more recently she taught classes on practical applications of 3D modeling software. She focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment with enthusiasm for the topics she teaches. In her free time, she enjoys gardening and experimenting with new recipes. Hanna will be leading classes in the Fort Collins area!

Her passion for roller coasters and large machines led her to engineering, and she previously worked as a bowling machine technician. With experience helping K–8 students learn coding, Emma brings a creative approach to teaching and believes every voice belongs in STEM. In her free time, she enjoys video games, hockey, digital art, and bowling. Emma will be leading classes in the Fort Collins area.

She started her college career in Illinois, studying Secondary History Education for 2 years, but transferred to Colorado State University in her junior year to finish her degree. Since transferring to CSU, she has decided to pursue a degree in History with a Minor in Political Science, with her sights set on getting a Master's degree in Education. In her free time, Elena likes to read, swim, go hiking with her friends and family, and do various crafts such as crocheting and painting.