STAFF

Reiyan is currently studying psychology and early childhood education. He has been coming to CuriOdyssey since he was a young child, and loves teaching the material that he once learned here. Reiyan is always looking for an adventure whether it is snowboarding down a mountain or jumping out of an airplane at 18,000 feet. In his spare time, Reiyan enjoys going to the gym and training martial arts. At home he likes reading fantasy stories and playing games with friends.

Matt holds a B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Cal Poly SLO where his studies focused on the identification and taxonomical relationships of California’s plant and animal life. After graduating Matt pursued his passion for education by spending a year teaching English in South Korea. After that he spent 2 summers teaching camps at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma WA, a season as an Environmental Educator at the Alabama 4-H Center, and a year as the Education Coordinator at the Slater Museum of Natural History in Tacoma. In his free time Matt enjoys traveling new places, making fun-fact videos for his Youtube channel, and trying new foods.

Lanipse Rosario (she/her), Instructional Designer, is passionate about using the science of learning and art to create inclusive engaging educational experiences for all. Lanipse served as a Special Education and Bilingual Science Teacher in The Bronx, NY for five years where she created and modified in-person and digital Science curricula with accessibility in mind. Most recently, Lanipse served as a Resource Specialist for Math and English in San Francisco, CA. Lanipse holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Digital Arts from Stony Brook University and a M.S. in Education with a concentration in Special Education and Bilingual Education from City College of New York. During her free time, Lanipse enjoys creating art, watching documentaries, and playing with her two cats.

From an early age, Nadia (she/her) was always outdoors, fascinated by the natural world. While pursuing a B.S. in Biology at Vassar College, she worked as a research assistant at an ecological preserve, leading science field trips for local elementary schools. She also served as a peer tutor for STEM courses, solidifying her love for STEM education. Nadia’s career began as a STEM coach for a college access program in Chicago, where she supported high school student's achievement in STEM classes. During her four years in Chicago, she served as the Spanish coordinator for her program, and as the school's VEX Robotics Coach. Originally from Oregon, Nadia loves exploring the Bay Area. Outside of work, she also enjoys teaching dance classes, visiting national parks, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.