JANET MADRAZO
Email: janet.madrazo@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM:
Art History
Fun Fact: Janet is an avid runner having completed multiple marathons!
KELLEY ROWLY
Email: kelley.rowley@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Fields of STEAM: Math, Geology & Astronomy
Fun Fact: Kelley has a BA in Accounting from SMU with minors in History and Medieval Studies!
LAUREN WHITE
Email: lauren.white@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x5
Favorite Field of STEAM:
History of STEAM
Fun Fact: Lauren has a Master’s degree in history and nonprofit management from UNT!
JACIE HOOD
Email: jacie.hood@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x9
Favorite Fields of STEAM:
Physics, Math, & Making
Fun Fact: Jacie is known for being a “bubble-ologist” and a “math-magician”!
KENDRA COLEMAN
Email: kendra.coleman@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x7
Favorite Field of STEAM: Botany & Environmental Conservation
Fun Fact: Kendra is a prolific gardener with over 15 different varieties of fruits and vegetables growing at home!
Sophia Martinez
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x3
Favorite Field of STEAM: Conservation & Ecology
Fun Fact: Sophia just graduated with a dual degree in biology & education from Vanderbuilt!
Alyssa Fox
Email: alyssa.fox@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x3
Favorite Fields of STEAM:
Zoology & Criminology
Fun Fact: Alyssa loves the outdoors and nerdy pursuits like cosplay & video games!
L Halbing
Email: l.halbing@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x3
Favorite Field of STEAM: Printmaking & Animal Behaviorism
Fun Fact: L has an art business with their identical triplet siblings!
Kennedy Sleet
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x3
Favorite Field of STEAM: Physics & Astronomy
Fun Fact: Kennedy has worked with three different observatories across the United States!
JJ KOWAL
Email: jj.kowal@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188
Favorite Field of STEAM: Metalworking & Jewelry Making
Fun Fact:
JJ has had blue hair for over 10+ years!
MARY WHITE
Email: mary.white@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x2
Favorite Field of STEAM:
Making & Art
Fun Fact:
Mary is an excellent crafter!
SIREN PARMAR
Email: info@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x2
Favorite Field of STEAM:
Technology
Fun Fact: Siren is a whiz at 3D modeling and animation!
Alex Rauschuber
Email: bookit@
scitechdiscovery.org
Phone: 469-896-2188 x0
Favorite Field of STEAM: Astronomy
Fun Fact: Alex manages a professional E-sports team!
CELENE ROSEN
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM:
STEM Elementary Education
Fun Fact: Celene was an elementary science teacher in Plano ISD for over two decades!
JAMES KANGOROTI
Email: info@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM:
Video Game Design
Fun Fact: James plays trombone and competes professionally in Street Fighter tournaments!
KAYLA WHITE
Email: info@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM:
STEM Education
Fun Fact: Kayla is known for her fun hair with bright colors and patterns!
EMILY CAVENDER
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM:
Textile Art & Education
Fun Fact: Emily created an entire art/fashion show centered around invisible disabilities!
ANA Azalea
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM: Electrical Engineering
Fun Fact: Ana is a part of the UTeach program while earning her degree in Electrical Engineering at UTD!
Bill Smith
Email: info@scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Field of STEAM: Art/Sculpture and Engineering
Fun Fact: Bill was formerly an exhibit technician at the Dallas Museum of Nature & Science/The Science Place!
Maker Studio
Education Facilitatorsscitechdiscovery.org
Staff Members:
Adeena N.
Ansel J.
Johnny G.
Yuna A.
Additional Educators
On-CallEmail: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Staff Members:
Kathryn C.
Kandena W.
Deeksha S.
Thrisha Y.
Fauna the Bearded Dragon
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Fields of STEAM: Food Science
Fun Fact: Fauna was adopted from North Texas Reptile Rescue! Learn more about NTRR online at https://ntreptilerescue.org/
Tobi the Russian Tortoise
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Fields of STEAM: Botany & Environmental Science
Fun Fact: Tobi was once so addicted to green beans, he went on hunger strike when caregivers tried to feed leafy greens!
Thelma & Louise the Ball Pythons
Email: education@
scitechdiscovery.org
Favorite Fields of STEAM: Ecology & Wildlife Sciences
Fun Fact: Thelma loves climbing branches, but Louise is always down to Netflix and bask!
Party Hosts
Birthday AmbassadorsParty Hosts
Meet The Team:
Ananya | Bala
Claire | Deephika
Karina | Megha
Souma
Summer Education Team
Camps & Community ProgramsSci-Tech Educators
Lead Instructors:
Kathryn Creecy | Kennedy Sleet | Kandena Wilson
Katya Shelton | Ana Wise | Jen Thomas
Teaching Assistants:
Ana | James | Diya | Sathvik | Thrisha | Sydney
Kayla | Deeksha | Chelsea
Sci-Tech is also proud to host two students from the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program for 2025!
