Lauren Monroe
Lauren has been traveling around the Worcester area to teach science to the home schooled community since Sept. 2007. Her focus for class has been discussion-based, with hands on activities and experiments that allow students to become inquisitive, imaginative scientists right away. She encourages students to find their voice and passion while maintaining a sound background in the scientific field. She will be teaching the following classes: Intro. to Astronomy, Botany, Intro. to Genetics, Intro. to Biology, Intro. to Chemistry, and Advanced Environmental Science.
More information on Lauren's history can be found on the founder's bio page.
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Adam Morrison Zelny (Creative Writing)
Adam is an accomplished lyricist and musician who has lived in Worcester for the last six years. Throughout his time in Worcester, he has been actively involved in several art and music projects. His most prominent works include a self-released album, fat MIND, a host of musical compositions both solo and collective, as well as various live performances at community-sponsored events, such as stART on the Street. As a teacher, Adam has spent the past two years teaching Language Arts, History, and Social Studies to at-risk teens in a residential program. One of his most successful endeavors as a teacher and counselor has been in the form of weekly drum circles, creating a unique environment for the kids to engage and interact with one another. At Think Tank, Adam will use the Creative Writing class to help develop the students’ ability to comfortably express their imagination with themselves and their classmates.
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Lindsay Monroe (Photography)
Lindsay learned her way around a camera and a darkroom at a very young age. Her passion and profession was first guided by her father who was a photography hobbyist and professional himself. At 16 years old, Lindsay had enough knowledge to begin working as a photo assistant with Vaugh Photography in Holden, MA. She continued on with Hilton Photography until 2004 when she stopped to attend the New England School of Photography in Boston, MA. At NESOP Lindsay focused her technique on documentaries, portraiture and advertising photography. She studied under amazing photographers, including Arthur Rainville, Bruno Debas, Bob Jenks and Laura Paneida. After NESOP Lindsay was offered a position at Cashman Photography in Las Vegas, NV as a wedding photographer. She did this for two years before returning to the area recently to start her own photography company. Lindsay has documented travels to Europe and all over the U.S. in her free time as well. Her current projects can be seen at lindsayannmonroe.com
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Jeremy Bruce (Mathematics)
Jeremy Bruce, a versatile educator, has been a staple in the Worcester community since 2004. His teaching experience includes positions at Grafton Job Corps, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester State College and the Worcester public schools. Jeremy has had extensive experience teaching a wide range of students, differing in both age and knowledge level. This unique experience has given him a perspective on educating that allows him to successfully develop curriculum catered to specific students needs. Jeremy received a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering from Tufts University in 2001, and a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Naropa Univeristy in Boulder, CO in 2008. In addition to his teaching experience he has co-developed and implemented an experimental online GED mathematics course. Jeremy has been part of the Think Tank team since Spring 2009.
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