Meet Our Team

Ms. Sam

Founder and CEO of AWE
&
​ STEM Educator

Sam has been a STEAM Educator in New Orleans for 16 years. She has a ​M.Ed in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in STEAM.  She is currently working with PreK-11th graders at a French immersion school in New Orleans as the STEM Coordinator.  Previously she has been a classroom math and science teacher in grades 6-12.  Sam believes that access to STEM education is essential to the growth and development of an explorer's critical thinking. 

Find more information about Sam at 
​www.samanthakreuscher.com/ 
and a clear demonstration of her teaching and energy on her YouTube Channel

Dr. Raphyel

Director of Development & Educator 

Dr. Raphyel Rosby is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge. He has 16 years teaching in research and teaching undergraduates. His research interests include ribosome biogenesis defect pathways and the role of the COVID-19 virus in foam cell formation, and how the virus affects the veins and arteries. He has several peer-reviewed articles that encompass his research interests. He currently has a molecular biology research lab where he trains both undergraduate and graduate students.

Ms. Callie 

STEM Educator & Specialist  

​Callie is a lifelong learner of science and eager newcomer to teaching STEAM. She has experience in curriculum development and experiential learning. Most of all, she loves coming up with creative ways to share information that excites and inspires students. Her favorite activities involve getting out into nature! She is currently pursuing her Masters in International Development and in her free time loves to travel, garden, and practice mindfulness.

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Ms. Julia

STEM Educator & Specialist  

Julia has currently been teaching grades Pre- K through 2nd grade as a second career. She looks forward to being a new member of the STEAM team! Her experience with different age groups  has her looking forward to teaching STEM. She is an avid reader (when there is time) and loves to cook and travel.

Sydney 

STEM Volunteer & Specialist  

Sydney is a rising high school senior and volunteer for Ask Wonder Explore. She fell in love with science from an early age, wanting to know not only how the mechanisms of the world work but also why. She is currently enrolled in programs at her school that allow her to conduct independent scientific research, namely a study about the impact of microorganisms on bean plant nutritional quality. She is looking to further her STEM education in college, with a major in either engineering or biology. Sydney also loves reading, amateur interior design, and romcoms. ​

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Angela Wallace

Board President 

Angela is a native of St. Bernard Parish. She has been a math educator for 16 years.  She has two masters degrees, one in Art & Teaching and other in International Affairs & Development.  She is currently teaching math at Lake Forest Charter school.  She has taught math in all grades five through eight.  Angela is an avid reader, and aspires to be a professor of math education.  She is married with three children.  

Autumn

Explorer

In third grade for the 2022-2023 school year.  She loves exploring, unicorns, science and being silly.  Her favorite foods are strawberries and ice cream (but not together).  She also loves making slime at camp. 

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"The fundamental essence of science, is poking something with a stick and seeing what happens.  Embrace that process of inquiry."

- Philippe Cousteau, Jr.

Reserve your child's AWE Camp spot today! 

Spaces are limited to 10 Explorers per week.

Please note: your child must NOT be allergic to dogs and cats. 

Registration is NOW through June 3rd 

AWE Summer Camp 2022

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