TEACHERS  about our founder

Our teachers are very special, experienced educators chosen for their ability to inspire kids.  We look for people who are warm, playful and absolutely great with kids, who also have intensely creative minds and a contagious passion for science, tech and invention.

MS. PEGGY:  Director of Curriculum Development & Teacher.  Peggy Spear has a B.S. in Biological Sciences Education from the University of New Orleans. Ms. Peggy taught high school science classes for four years, then became involved in elementary school science programs as a parent and volunteer. This led to nine exciting years at the Dupage Children's Museum in Naperville, Illinois, where she lead science and math workshops and developed curriculum funded by the National Science Foundation and the Illinois State Board of Education Center for Science Literacy.  Now Ms. Peggy brings her love of science and discovery to work each day at the Curiosity Zone!

Who is your favorite scientist?  "My favorite scientist is Sir Isaac Newton."

What is your favorite animal?  "The whale!"

Why do you love teaching science?  "I like the 'Wow, that was so cool'  moments you get from students when teaching science."

MS. SUSANNE:  Teacher.  Susanne Whitehouse has a B.S. in psychology and special education from James Madison University where she also studied biology and geology. She received her M.Ed. in severe disabilities from George Mason University.

Ms. Susanne taught for nine years as a special education teacher at an elementary school in Reston where she also taught science lessons after school. Ms. Susanne worked for over ten summers at Reston Day Camp as a counselor, art teacher and Director. After staying home with her two children, she is happy to be back teaching again!

What is your favorite animal? "The Dolphin."

What do you love about teaching kids and science? "A child's natural curiosity is contagious for me. Their sense of wonder in everything reminds me to take nothing for granted and get curious about the world around me."

MS. JENNIFER:  Teacher.  Bio coming soon!

MS. ANGELA:  Teacher.  Bio coming soon!