Leadership Team of NWPA STEM Ecosystem:
Steering Committee Members:
Jessica Church
Library Consultant
Erie and Crawford County Public Libraries
Dr. Camille Dempsey
Director of PennWest Center for AI and Emerging Technologies
Jenna Gaston
Supervisor of Student and Instructional Services
Jeff Tech
Amanda Kanouff
4-H Educator
Penn State Extension Jefferson County
Wendy Kedzierski
Allegheny College
Creek Connections
Brad Lashinsky
Director NCPA LaunchBox
Jesse Maine
Growth & Operations Consultant
INTAG Aquaponics
Andrea Maitland
Marketing Specialist
Matric Group
Amy O'Donnell
Academic Coach
Warren County SD
Lorraine Shaffer
Executive Director
Kids Innovation Playground
Slippery Rock, PA
NWPA STEM Ecosystem Members:
NWPA STEM is proud to work with exceptional members in school districts, businesses, industries, community organizations, and more throughout Northwest PA.
Ben Barrett
Valley Grove SD
Elementary STEM
Angela Bigelow
Warren Forest Higher Education Council
School to Work Coordinator
Kaitlyn Carlson
French Creek Valley Conservancy
Outreach Coordinator
French Creek Valley Conservancy
Nicole Hill
DuBois Area SD
Director of Instructional Tech & Innovation
Scott Hutchison
General McLane Elem
STEAM 5th-8th Grade
Kids Innovation Playground
Slippery Rock, PA
Christin McNeil
Clarion Elementary
STEM Teacher
Raquel McFarland
North Clarion SD Elementary STEM/Gifted
Laryssa Remmick
Jefferson County Conservation District
Resource Technician
JG Resig
Oswayo Valley SD
STEM Teacher/
PAECT NC Regional Director
Megan Simpson
Clarion-Limestone
STEM Teacher K-6
Colleen Smith
CodeJoy
Partnerships, Network, and Engagement Consultant
Stephanie Staub
Oil City School District
Elementary STEM K-4
Jen Toney
Sharpsville SD
3rd Grade Teacher