Lead EV3 Programmer and Research Developer

"I am an FLL veteran. When I began robotics I worked primarily on the Project and the Core Values aspect of the FLL challenge. In my second and third years competing on a team, I was able to learn and excel in programming and from there, I learned about my love for teaching other students and helping them find success. I plan to use what I learned from being creative in Robot Design, programming for its precision, and the communication/teamwork for becoming a herpetologist after college."

Project Research and Innovative SOlution Development

"I am an 6th grader at FWMS and an FLL veteran. I have been on 2 teams, The Arrow Bots and Galactic titans. I like working on the project. My hobbies include playing Minecraft, eating food, and watching YouTube. I hope to get a job as a Marine Biologist or a Veterinarian after I finish college."

Research Developer and Project Management

"This is my first year on an FIRST LEGO League team. I enjoy working on all aspects of FLL, but especially the research and project area. I enjoy to draw and hang out with my friends. Twenty One Pilots and Billy Eilish are two of my favorite bands. In the future I hope to get a degree in Marine Sciences and I have a full time job working as a Marine Biologist."

Project Research and BUILDER

"This is my first year with FLL. When I first started I didn’t do a lot of programming or building, but after attending a Summer STEM Camp with Coach Saylor, I learned a lot about it. My favorite part of FLL is building and working with the robot. I like the challenge of finding different ways to make our robot complete a mission. Sometimes this gets frustrating , but I have learned through my experiences that its best to work closely with my others and work as a team. I plan to continue with FLL and hope to pursue a degree in art drawing anime."

EV3 Programmer and Problem Solver.

"I am a sixth grader at Fort White Middle School and this is my second year on a FIRST LEGO League team. I love working with my teammates to solve problems. We are also able to think outside-of- the-box to help people in our community. In addition to robotics I am also a part of the FWMS Basketball, Softball, and Soccer teams. With all of my extracurricular activities, I like to think that I am a boring :D! Some of my hobbies include painting and sleeping. When I graduate from Fort White High School I would like to be a therapist where I can help people solve their problems."

Problem Solver, and LEGO Constructor

"I am a sixth grader at Fort White Middle School and this is my second year on a FIRST LEGO League Team. "

EV3 Builder, Lead Robot Designer, Problem Solver, and LEGO Constructor

"I am a seventh grader at Fort White Middle School and this is my second year on a FIRST LEGO League Team. I like to problem solve using the robot to find new solutions for the robot game. In addition to robotics I am also involved in Student Government. Some of my hobbies include build objects using things I find in my garage, read fantasy genre, and play video games with my friends. When I graduate from FWHS my goal is to attend Savannah School of Art and Design to study game design."

Jennifer is the head coach and the founding member of the Tiwahe Bots. She is the former founder and head coach of the FIRST LEGO League teams, The Nuclear Bananas and The Flaming Flamingos from Lake City Middle School. Jennifer teaches middle school, mentors FLL and FTC teams, is a Project and Robot Design Judge at FLL Events and is a wife, mom to two wonderful children, four German Shepherds, and a Dachshund called Twinkie.

Jennifer can often be found helping other FLL coaches in Columbia County and surrounding counties, organizing Practice Events, and bringing fun to the STEM classroom. Jennifer is a technology enthusiast with over 10 years experience.

She has been a Robotics coach for the past 5 years and has worked with multiple FIRST teams in FLL in Northeast Florida and has guided her teams to Regional, State, and International Competitions since 2015. This is her first year coaching a FIRST Tech Challenge team.

"My favorite FIRST memory is sitting in the crowd of FLL teams clapping loudly as my friend and fellow mentor’s name was called to receive the Northeast Florida Volunteer of the Year Award. Within seconds of Jade receiving the volunteer award, I began to hear my students’ scream as I saw my name on the jumbotron for receiving the Northeast Florida Coach of the Year Award! "