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Instructors Theresa Alexander Theresa Alexander has a BS in physics and computer science from Carnegie Mellon University and an MS in computer science. She worked for Intel as a software engineer for over 10 years. (Lego Robotics: Mission Mars; Solar Storms) Kara Breuer Kara Breuer, a former environmental chemist for the Army Corps of Engineers, teaches organic chemistry labs at University of Portland and is an instructor for Richfield High School. (Enviromental Chemistry; Organic Chemistry: Lively Lipids in the Primordial Soup) Marty Bullis Marty Bullis received his PhD in philosophy from Claremont Graduate University and has taught philosophy of time, logic and ethics at James Madison University, The College of New Jersey, Juniata College and George Fox University. He has published Three Friends and the Magic Tree Wand (an ecological adventure story for children) and writes about time and culture in his spare time. (Time’s Narrative) Larry Clow Larry Clow has an MS in Physical Sciences from the University of Portland and has taught multiple levels of science and math for over 30 years in WA and OR. A true Renaissance man, he also teaches history and French and is proficient in integrated curriculum design. (Astronomy and Cosmology; Biomes and Mapping) Richard Harris Rich Harris has been a professional graphic designer and illustrator for 20 years. He is a college-level computer graphics instructor. (Puzzles, Games and Codes) Caren Graham Caren Graham, a prior recipient of the Drammy Award, is a freelance vocal and acting instructor. She has worked for Saturday Academy, Earth Arts, and Young Audiences, in many areas of arts integrated curriculum. She has taught at University of Portland, Mt. Hood Community College, Concordia University, and worked as a theater and vocal coach for most of the professional theaters in Portland. Ms. Graham received her MFA in Theater from the University of Washington's Professional Acting Training Program. (Acting: Solar Scenes) Soenke Hollstein Mr. Hollstein has a BS in physics, a BS in mathematics, and an MS in nuclear physics from Westfaelische Wilhelms-Universitaet in Muenster, Germany. He taught extensively in Germany in subjects including physics, math, chemistry, geography, languages, Chinese cooking, and music. In Portland he has taught in the science labs at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. (Transportation; What’s Next; Engineering: Alternative Energy) Paul Kennison Paul Kennison, AB in philosophy from Princeton University, teaches a diverse range of subjects to all ages. (Thinking Critically) Barbara Kerr Barbara Kerr, with a masters degree in education, is a certified math teacher and a math tutor for 5th – 12th grade students. (Math in Science Fiction; Math: The View from Space) Amy Konsterlie Amy Konsterlie is a professional artist and has created many architectural illustrations for various clientele. She earned her masters in education from Portland State University and has 20 years teaching experience. She continues to show and sell her work. (Painting the Planets and Beyond) Douglas MacDougal Douglas MacDougal, an attorney and mathematician, is a life long amateur astronomer, an adjunct professor in the PSU Physics Department and a member of Rose City Astronomers. (Newton’s Gravity) Susan Magnin Susan Mangin is an adjunct professor of AutoCAD at Clark College, and teaches architecture at Benson High School. She has served as project architect for several projects in Washington and taught for 10 years. (Architecture on Mars) Jim Mattingly Jim Mattingly has a BA in technology in music and related arts from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He is a composer and plays percussion with several groups in Portland. He’s been making music with FL Studio for eight years. (Sounds from the Universe) Joan Moura Joan Moura, a science educator for 20 years, is a high school science teacher and has taught students of all ages. (3rd Rock From the Sun; Planetary Geology) Katie Schneider Katie Schneider is a published novelist and has worked with children since 1991. She currently teaches in Portland area schools through Community of Writers. Her debut novel All We Know of Love was a Book-of-The-Month Club Main Selection. (Writing Science Fiction; Radio Waves) Kirby Urner Kirby Urner is a computer programmer and educator. He developed computer literacy products for McGraw-Hill and is a former high school mathematics teacher. (Martian Math with Python Programming) Dia Varano Dia Varano has a BA in Theatre and Anthropology from Hampshire College. She's worked with youth in Arts Education since 2003. Here in Portland, she's worked as a professional puppeteer with Tears of Joy Theatre and Mudeye Puppet Company - developing scripts, performing, and directing. She learned stop motion animation from the amazing Wil Vinton at the NW Film Center and has been busy experimenting ever since. (Space Claymation) Santiago Vega Santiago Vega has a masters in aquatic biosciences from Tokyo University of Fisheries and a masters of education from Portland State University. He has been a researcher at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands and Oregon Health & Science University and is a biology teacher at David Douglas High School. (Oceanography; Ecological Explorations)