Oh, hello there, maker and maker education community. I’m Andy, the new VISTA Leader for Maker Ed. That means I have the honor of supporting and building the capacity of […]
Meet Danny, Maker Ed’s New Community Coordinator
When I was in elementary school, I built a Honey I Shrunk the Kids-style shrinking helmet. If I remember correctly, the materials included an old bicycle helmet, at least one roll […]
Introducing Justin Boner, Maker Ed’s Program Coordinator
Before joining the Maker Ed team in January, I had enveloped myself in the fascinating study of Greco-Roman antiquity through its languages, drawing insight and inspiration from its complex, disappearing cultures […]
Meet Jessica, Maker Ed’s New Education Community Manager
I found myself on the floor of the Tinkering Studio in The Exploratorium on a Tuesday morning in autumn 2014, paired with a high school math teacher and armed with […]
Meet Amanda! – or – How to Break a Christmas Gift in Record Time
One Christmas, I received the gift of my (then) dreams: a see-through alarm clock! I was always curious about what made things work and how they were assembled — and […]
Introducing Jan Schmitz, Maker Ed’s Office Manager
Hello from my desk at Maker Ed offices…right on the edge of Emeryville and Oakland. Literally. My left foot and right foot can be in different cities under my desk! […]
Introducing Jakki Spicer, Maker Ed’s Director of Development
My father was a tinkerer. Not that you’d know it in our house, where he routinely broke everything he set out to fix (my mother learned exactly how much it […]
Hi! I’m Chloe
I can’t tell you how many times my roommate of 5 years now has said to me, “You have too much time on your hands”. This is her default […]
Introducing Trey Lathe, Maker Ed’s Executive Director
My first foray into making was in 3rd grade. As I was walking to school one morning, I noticed a spider jump out from a funnel-shaped web with a trap […]
Introducing Tiffany Y’vonne, Maker Ed’s New Program Manager
Greetings Maker Ed Community and Visitors- It is a pleasure to introduce myself by letter and make your acquaintance. My gathered thoughts are snippets I send to you––a nod […]