Meet The Team

Violet – Hi, I’m Violet. I’ve been the Office Manager at Engineering for Kids for over 6 years, with 20+ years in administration and 10 in management. I’m passionate about customer service, keeping things running smoothly, and supporting our team. Outside of work, I love traveling and relaxing at the beach.

Jasmine – Hi, I’m Jasmine, the Administrative Assistant. I support our team with customer service, infographics, scheduling, and organization. Alongside my role here, I’m a student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and actively involved in research labs on campus.

AJ – Hi, my name is AJ! I am a college student currently working as a teacher for Junior students at EFK. The classes I teach are mainly creative hands-on robotics and engineering classes, while maintaining the engineering process. The engineering classes include Aerospace, Marine, Chemical, Electrical, and Environmental topics, while also keeping it fun but informational for students. I have worked for Middle School Summer Acceleration programs and have been a tutor for math.

Andrew – Hello, I am Andrew, a current college student, game designer, and computer scientist. With three years of classroom teaching experience, some of my greatest memories are being able to show children what they thought was impossible is utterly feasible. I teach programming, computer science, and game design and have years of experience in all of those fields.

Ava – Hello! My name is Ava and I have been a teaching assistant and camp counselor at EFK for over a year. I love helping with 3D printing classes, aerospace camps, and more. I have taken 3 years of Engineering courses as an Engineering major at Southwest Career & Technical Academy, learning mechanical, electrical, and computer sciences. I’m familiar with programs such as OnShape, Fusion360, basic Java, Scratch, TinkerCad, and more.

Brad – I have over 10 years of experience in various engineering roles. I have worked in hardware development. At EFK, I teach the hands-on engineering classes (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, etc).

Gabby – My name is Gabriella, and I have been working with Engineering For Kids for a year as a Junior Engineering Lead Teacher. I am currently an educator at Hyde Park Middle School, but I love to spend my summers at EFK working with our youngest group of future engineers!

Isis – Hi! My name is Isis, a.k.a. Ms. Ice Cream! I am a Vegas native with a B.S. from UNLV and Master’s from Stony Brook University. During the school year I am a middle school science teacher. My summers are spent at EFK working with Juniors on environmental, chemical, and basic/introductory computer engineering. I can’t wait to work with your little engineer!

Melanie – Hi, name is Melanie! I am originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, but have spent half my life, on and off, in Las Vegas. I have been programming for over 15 years and part of a world-class robotics team in high school, working with VEX V5 and FRC. I have a degree in business, but decided to finally go back to school for a Bachelor degree in Software Engineering with an emphasis on Java.

Parker – Hi, I’m Parker! I primarily serve as an assistant teacher for all classes, mostly working in the hands-on engineering classes. I also assist with check-in, storage, and cleaning.

Rena – I graduated High School with a certification in Engineering Design and am currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering at UNLV. At Engineering for Kids, I primarily teach coding, video game design, and 3D printing with CAD. I enjoy helping students explore creative ways to apply engineering concepts.

Thomas – Hi, my name is Thomas. I am studying Mechanical Engineering at UNLV, and my journey with EFK began as a student before I stayed on to teach. Now, I get the privilege of teaching most of the subjects here; robotics, computer science, and engineering.

Ynna – Hi, my name is Ynna! I graduated with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from UNLV and am currently working as an Engineer. At EFK, I teach Jr. STEAM Story Club, Girl’s STEAM, and various engineering labs where we aim to help students discover the fun side of engineering. I am dedicated to making STEM exciting and approachable for all learners while emphasizing technical concepts and key terminology.

Mrs. Linda – in Teacher category, please use the attached Avatar. For the past three years, I have had the joy of growing with EFK as both an assistant and a lead teacher, and every moment has reminded me why I care so deeply about the work we do. Working with kids fills me with energy and purpose. With a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, I love guiding students as they express themselves, explore new ideas, and engage in creative projects that inspire their imaginations. During my time at EFK, I have had the wonderful opportunity of working with kids between the ages of four and seven years old. Watching their curiosity grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of my experience. I especially treasure those unforgettable lightbulb moments when a child completes a project and their eyes shine with pride and excitement. I also love seeing the joy on parents’ faces as their children share what they learned or demonstrate how their project works. These moments of discovery, confidence, and connection are what make EFK such a special place for me. I am truly grateful to teach in a center where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every child is given the opportunity to shine in their own unique way.

Heeju Kim – in Teacher category, please use the attached photo. I earned my master’s degree in Communication Management from the University of Southern California and currently work as a Project Manager at Oracle. I’ve also enjoyed teaching young children at a university-affiliated preschool and at a Korean language school. At Engineering for Kids, I mainly teach robotics, beginner coding, and hands-on STEM activities. I love helping kids explore new ideas in a fun and supportive way.

Justin Lee – in Teacher category, please use the attached Avatar. Hello, my name is Justin. I am a student at UNLV studying computer engineering. I enjoy teaching students the traits of stem through nontraditional means. One of my favorite methods we offer here is through Minecraft. I love taking things that can be seen as only fun and correlate it to something as cool as engineering. In my free time I play trading card games competitively going around the world to many regional and even placing third at the world competition for the game I play.