Patrick Ashby returns to ICC STEM Camp for his second year as Camp Director. Patrick has taught high school science for 15 years – the last nine at Greenwich Academy. Before GA, Patrick taught in public schools in London and urban independent schools in the US. Patrick emphasizes a seamless integration of math, technology, and science into his chemistry and physics classes and is most passionate about fostering the desire and ability to innovate and problem solve using STEM skills. Patrick has a B.S. in Chemistry and a Masters in Chemistry Education from UConn and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Columbia University, where he is an adjunct assistant professor of science education, teaching teachers how to better incorporate learning theory and research into their methods. Patrick is very interested in teaching STEM as a human endeavor – one that is intimately connected to history and culture. Patrick has been happily married for 11 years and has kids.
Sara Cristal joins ICC STEM Camp as the 4/5 teacher. Sara was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, right outside of Cleveland. Sara just completed her first year at Greenwich Academy teaching fourth grade. In her free time, she loves to run and surround herself with positive people and things. She has completed four half marathons in the past four years. Besides running, Sara loves to travel. She studied abroad in Florence Italy, and also got the opportunity to travel to many other countries. She is from a family of four where she has one younger brother. Sara loves her Cleveland roots, especially their sports teams, but loves teaching and math even more.
Sara Cristal joins ICC STEM Camp as the 4/5 teacher. Sara was born and raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio, right outside of Cleveland. Sara just completed her first year at Greenwich Academy teaching fourth grade. In her free time, she loves to run and surround herself with positive people and things. She has completed four half marathons in the past four years. Besides running, Sara loves to travel. She studied abroad in Florence Italy, and also got the opportunity to travel to many other countries. She is from a family of four where she has one younger brother. Sara loves her Cleveland roots, especially their sports teams, but loves teaching and math even more.
Alexandra Hanley is overjoyed to be returning to the ICC STEM for her second summer. This year, Alexandra will be teaching the Kindergarten/1 group after having taught the 4/5 group last summer. Alexandra holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport. She has three years of experience teaching in the Greenwich Public Schools including student teaching in a third grade class at the International School at Dundee, and time as the building intern and the permanent building substitute at Hamilton Avenue School. Most recently, Alexandra was a long term substitute for a fourth grade class of 24 wonderful students. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys reading, and spending time outside with her family and dog.
Alexandra Hanley is overjoyed to be returning to the ICC STEM for her second summer. This year, Alexandra will be teaching the Kindergarten/1 group after having taught the 4/5 group last summer. Alexandra holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport. She has three years of experience teaching in the Greenwich Public Schools including student teaching in a third grade class at the International School at Dundee, and time as the building intern and the permanent building substitute at Hamilton Avenue School. Most recently, Alexandra was a long term substitute for a fourth grade class of 24 wonderful students. In her free time, Alexandra enjoys reading, and spending time outside with her family and dog.
Yelena Kornienko will be working with the 6/7 group. Yelena has a great love for children and passion for math. She graduated from Tashkent Pedagogical University in Uzbekistan with a degree in Mathematical Education. She worked in various schools with kids of different ages throughout the years. Yelena has 3 beautiful children that keep her on her toes. Her children attended ICC STEM camp as campers and high school intern the last 2 years. Yelena is very excited to be part of the ICC camp family in 2019.
Shelby Jagel will be teaching the 2/3 group this summer. Shelby has always had a passion for learning and a love for children. Combining those interests, she chose to pursue education and studied elementary education during her undergraduate career at Boston University before graduating in May of 2018. During her time at BU, she taught at urban and suburban elementary schools in Boston, MA, Glastonbury, CT and spent a semester teaching abroad in Knotting Hill, London. More recently, Shelby completed her first year teaching at Greenwich Academy in a third grade classroom. Next year, she’ll be teaching second grade while finishing her masters degree. In her free time, Shelby enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling to new places and exploring the outdoors.
Meet Larisa Shamlidi, ICC STEM Camp's Coding and Robotics Teacher. Larisa was born in Russia. She graduated from Pyatigorsk State Linguistic University with a bachelor's degree in linguistics and cross-cultural communication. She worked as a foreign language tutor, which was great experience teaching kids. In 2015 Larisa moved to the United States. She’s been working as a STEM teacher for the past year. She is fully dedicated to her role as Coding and Robotics Teacher at ICC STEM Camp and excited about sharing her skills with kids and inspiring them for new achievements. She believes that in every kid lives a little genius, that can be discovered with the right approach.