Building Curiosity in Creative Thinkers
For more than seven years, I have designed and led hands-on STEAM experiences that help students learn through building, experimentation, and creative problem-solving. My work combines engineering, fabrication, robotics, programming, and science into projects that encourage curiosity and resilience.
Whether designing custom playground structures in Fusion 360, building CNC-crafted musical instruments, programming Raspberry Pi automation systems, or coaching robotics teams at the VEX World Championships, I enjoy finding ways to connect technical concepts to meaningful real-world experiences.
As an active maker-space member, I regularly work with CNC routers, laser cutters, 3D printers, electronics, and CAD/CAM design tools. These experiences help me create learning opportunities that move beyond theory and allow students to explore how ideas become physical objects, systems, and solutions.
I believe innovation grows from curiosity, experimentation, and the confidence to learn through failure. My goal is to help students develop the technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving mindset needed to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world.
Engineered Empathy: My Approach to STEAM Education
My philosophy centers on the transformative power of hands-on technical literacy. I believe that engineering intuition is built at the intersection of rigorous CAD modeling and the physical reality of fabrication. By cultivating a maker-space culture that values trial, error, and meticulous iterative design, I guide learners to transcend theoretical concepts and master the tools that build our future—moving fluidly between the precision of digital simulation and the tactile reality of the machine shop.