STAFF
Educator Bios
Bryan Holmes | STEM Education Specialist
Bryan holds a B.S. in Secondary Education and a master’s degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where his primary interest was the relationship between formal and informal education. He spent a summer working and studying informal education at the National Air and Space Museum. Prior to joining CuriOdyssey in late 2010, Bryan taught high school physics and chemistry in rural Maine, his home state, and spent his summers plastering in a fresco shop. His interests sprawl across disciplines, but include classical history, physics, carpentry, and anything anyone will teach him. In his spare time, Bryan enjoys cooking, hiking, and seeking out new experiences.
Carl Oosterman | Director of Education
Carl has been with CuriOdyssey since 2004. As director, he develops and leads all of our education programs. He manages the education staff, trains and directs education volunteers, and manages our year-round youth leadership development program. Carl has held a variety of programming positions including: community programs supervisor at Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District and senior program director for youth, teen, and family programs at Bay Area YMCAs. Carl holds a B.A. in Biology with a concentration in teaching from San Jose State University.
Carmen DeLeon | STEM Education Specialist
Carmen holds a B.S. in Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology from UC Davis where her studies focused on the behavior and health of birds, especially raptors and waterfowl. After working with the team of community scientists at the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory and tinkering in the world of informal education at Explorit Science Center, Carmen earned a M.S. in Natural Resources and Graduate Certificate in Environmental Education from the University of Idaho. Her continuing interests include science communication, animal training, and crafting. In her free time, you're sure to find Carmen at the top of Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands or exploring wetlands near and far.
Róisín Altreuter | STEM Education Specialist
Róisín completed her B.S. in Biopsychology at Tufts University and her M.A. in Biology with a focus in community-based conservation and marine micro plastics through Miami University in Ohio. She believes that young children are natural scientists and aims to empower them to explore the things that spark their curiosity. She is also passionate about connecting kids and communities with nature and inspiring all people to make choices that protect the natural world.
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1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-342-7755
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CuriOdyssey is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 94-1262434