February is Black History Month, so this month’s book features “Hidden Figures,” written by Margot Lee Shetterly. The inspiring story is about four black women who helped NASA launch men to space. They overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging STEM-based career. The picture book version was illustrated by Laura Freeman....
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Cathy Kersh Millstein joined reDiscover's board in 2022. Raised in Los Angeles, she has spent most of her career working to improve the lives of her fellow Angelenos. Following five years as a lawyer in private practice, Cathy entered the nonprofit sector as a Program Manager at New Schools Better Neighborhoods (NSBN) and later as...
Linda Solomon is a retired engineer and mother of three who is passionate about providing equitable STEAM education opportunities for Los Angeles' youth. reDiscover's focus on children's self-direction and abilities to think and problem solve matches what she has seen in a career in aerospace, in her own children's lives, and in her work in...
Hanabee Cartagena is the Distance Learning Programs Manager. Hanabee started with reDiscover in 2018 as an Intern Facilitator, was hired as a member of the permanent staff in 2019, and has been the Distance Learning Programs Manager since 2022. A creative artist in mixed media, digital media, painting, and drawing, (and more than a few...
Jim Sullivan is the Makerspace Programs Manager. Jim joined reDiscover in 2022. With extensive experience in construction, sculpture, and K-12 maker education, Jim is an expert building, educator, and coordinator.
Joyce Tam is a builder, educator, and kinesthetic learner. She teaches in reDiscover's school and camp programs. Joyce supports staff development, community programs development, and camp prep. She has been with reDiscover since 2018. You will often find her zipping around on her bike and weaving with rope. With a background in environmental science at...