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Mr. Shad Wachter is a STEAM teacher and Innovation Integrator at South Fayette Intermediate School in South Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He received his bachelors degree (in Music Education) from West Virginia Wesleyan and masters degree (in Education) from Loyola College. Shad grew up at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, USA and is married to his wife Jessica and father to daughters Mikaela and Sophia.
Mr. Israel Ramirez is a mathematics teacher at Spring Valley High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He received his bachelors degree (in Applied Mathematics) from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and masters degree (in Education) from the University of Phoenix. Originally from Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, Israel played soccer competitively and is also fluent in English and Spanish.
Mr. Edwin Omollo is a science and mathematics teacher at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School in Nairobi, Kenya and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He is currently working on a masters degree (in Physics) from the University of Nairobi, examining Raman spectroscopic imaging on samples that might have been infected by parasite-causing disease. Originally from Lieta Kamser Nyakongo, Kenya, Edwin is also trilingual, fluent in English, Kiswahili and Dholuo.
Ateng’ Ogwel is a lecturer of mathematics education at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA). He has been involved in the professional development of maths and science teachers under the Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education (SMASE) programme at the CEMASTEA for the last 15 years. He previously taught mathematics in secondary schools for seven years. Mr. Ogwel holds a Masters of Education degree in Mathematics Education from Hiroshima University and held membership at the US National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Japan Society for Mathematical Education and Japan Academic Society of Mathematics Education. He’s the Chair, GeoGebra Institute of the NI3C, Nairobi. He’s currently the Deputy Coordinator, Partnerships and Linkages at CEMASTEA. He led the development of the IC4 initiative in Kenya and its overall international formulation.
Mr. Cyrus Meema Is currently a teacher at Mpesa Foundation Academy in Thika, Kenya and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He received his bachelors degree (in Education) from Masinde Muliro University and masters degree (in Project Planning and Management) from the University of Nairobi. Originally from Kakamega County, Kenya, Cyrus also coaches soccer and tennis teams.
Priya Mohabir, New York Hall of Science
Mr. Zach Mbasu Country Leader, Kenya Mr. Zach Mbasu is originally from Kakamega county just north west of Nairobi, Kenya. He received his Bachelor of Education Science degree at Egerton University in Kenya and his Master of Science in Applied Statistics as Maseno University. He has been a mathematics teacher for 6 years, an ICT Champion helping learners and teachers using technology in education, and is currently the founder and CEO of African Maths Initiative. In this position he shares practical out of classroom ideas with schools, develops innovative learning resources, and builds capacity for school instructors and students. He is passionate about technology integration in learning. A fun fact about him: he enjoys traveling, cycling, and field hockey.
Seung Bok Lee is a PhD student at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. He works on the IC4 Project Research Team as the lead expert on the project's quantitative ethnography methodology (Epistemic Network Analysis). He received his bachelor's degree (in Mechanical Engineering) from U.C. Berkeley and master's degree (in International Affairs) from Columbia University. Originally from Seoul, Korea, Seung Bok spent two years in rural Nepal as a math and English teacher in the Peace Corps.
Veera Kallunki, PhD Country Leader, Finland. Veera is currently the Senior Lecturer in University Pedagogy at University of Helsinki and researcher. She received her Doctor of Philosophy, Physics and Education in 2009 from the University of Helsinki. Her skills and interests include qualitative research and university teaching especially in the STEM fields. Her recent research addresses digital learning, multidisciplinary teaching, and learning processes. In her doctoral dissertation, she has studied the learning processes of natural sciences among primary school students.
Eric Hamilton is Professor of Education at Pepperdine University. He teaches in the university’s organizational leadership and mathematics courses. He currently leads education and learning technology research projects supported by the US National Science. His wife Kristy is a licensed social worker and hospice worker. He is an avid Audible books fan, and loves history and literature. They have four adult children and live on Pepperdine’s Malibu Campus. Eric Hamilton Pepperdine University IC4 Principal Investigator
Bec is the manager of Explainer TV at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), USA. She received her bachelors degree (in Communication and Media) from University of South Australia. Originally from Adelaide, Australia, Bec previously worked as a newspaper journalist and mentors inner city girls as part of the Girls Write Now program in NYC.
Mrs. Lynette Foe-Aman is a mathematics teacher at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, California, USA and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. She received her bachelors degree (in Business Administration) from Rockhurst College, masters degree (in Counseling) from California State University, Dominguez Hills, teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach. Originally from Kansas City, MO, Lynette previously worked in the accounting field for the U.S. Department of Defense and IRS.
Mr. George Foe-Aman is a computer teacher and webmaster at Cabrillo High School in Long Beach, California, USA and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He received his bachelor's degree (in Communications) and masters degree (in Industrial Design and Technology) from California State University, Fullerton and teaching credential from California State University, Long Beach. Originally from Paramaribo, Suriname (South America), George is also trilingual, fluent in English, Dutch, and Spanish.
Danielle Espino IC4 Project Manager
Katie Culp New York Hall of Science
Mr. AJ Mannarino is a Technology Education teacher at South Fayette Middle School in South Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA and serves as a teacher leader in the IC4 Project. He received his bachelors degree (in Technology Education) and his masters degree (in STEM Education) from the University of Pennsylvania. AJ grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and coaches varsity diving and track.
Lauren Van Tress is an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University (USA) majoring in Biology and minor in Hispanic Studies, and works on the IC4 Project research team. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada (USA), Lauren has been to 12 countries so far; her favorite city is London and she loves all things Harry Potter and the tv show Criminal Minds.
Lance Gui is an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University (USA) majoring in Economics and Mathematics and minor in Computer Science, and works on the IC4 Project research team. Originally from China, Lance has been playing percussion since second grade.
Luiz Oliveira is an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University (USA) majoring in International Business and works on the IC4 Project research team. Originally from Brazil, Luiz is fluent in Portuguese.
Toby Baker is a PhD student at the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University. She works on the IC4 Project research team. She received her master's degree from Cabrini University. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for the last ten years Toby has taught special education as a learning support teacher and has been awarded CHADD’s ADHD 2018 Educator of the Year.
Dr. Ana Paula Giacomassi Luciano is a researcher and Director for AERA Educacional in Maringa, Brazil and serves as a site leader in the IC4 Project. She completed her undergraduate work in in physics and master's degree and doctorate in Education for Science and Mathematics following the theme of Educational Robotics.
Dr. Arquimedes Luciano is a professor, researcher and developer of technologies for teaching with AREA Educacional in Maringa, Brazil and serves as a site leader in the IC4 Project. He completed his undergraduate work in in physics, master's degree in Condensed Matter Physics and doctorate in Science and Mathematics following the theme of Internet of Things (IoT) for Education.
Megan Manquen is a recent graduate of Pepperdine University (USA) who majored in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science, and works on the IC4 Project research team. Megan has traveled to 15 countries, and loves the Angels baseball team and her French and English bulldogs.
Amanda Lee is an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University (USA) majoring in Applied Mathematics, and works on the IC4 Project research team. Originally from Chicago, Amanda has been playing piano for over 10 years.
Kate Perlioni is an undergraduate student at Pepperdine University (USA) majoring in Mathematics and works on the IC4 Project research team. Originally from Texas, Kate appreciates days at the beach or lake.
Dante Schulz is an undergraduate student at the George Washington University (USA) majoring in International Relations and History and works as a global project facilitator on the IC4 Project team. Originally from New York City, Dante once delivered a speech at the United Nations to a delegation of diplomats.
Updated 5/25/19
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