Our Team

Our team has nearly 60 years combined experience providing award-winning curriculum, high-impact professional development, and acheivement-driven teacher practices.


NADIA BRUNER, Co-Founder & Chief of Business Relations

Nadia is an innovator in Science teaching excellence, professional development and curriculum design. Currently, she is Founder & Managing Member of Suttle Freeman, LLC, an education consulting firm. Previous to launching her company, Nadia’s roles included STEMscopes Co-Founder, Co-Author and Associate Director Secondary Curriculum Development and District Relations and independent STEM consultant.

JESS ROWELL, Co-Founder & Chief of Curriculum Development

With a MS Science Education and a BA Biology, Jess also holds a National Certificate in STEM Teaching from the National Institute of STEM Education. She teaches middle school science and founded STEMJourneys.org. Formerly, she produced STEMscopes K-12 online science curriculum for Texas and NGSS for five years.

LISA “KERSCH” KERSCHER, Co-Founder & Chief of UI/UX

For two decades, Kersch has blended her experience and skills in academic and field science research, journalism/media, and technology. The result is a substantial portfolio of engaging educational content with local and cultural relevance. This includes six years as a STEMscopes consultant, co-developing various hands-on and interactive components.

Our Partners


TEXAS SCIENCE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATION

The Texas Science Education Leadership Association (TSELA) unites science education leaders across Texas to advance high-quality science teaching. Through professional development and resources, TSELA empowers members to enhance science programs and promote effective, evidence-based instruction statewide.

SUTTLE FREEMAN

Suttle Freeman is a leader in education innovation, dedicated to empowering schools and educators with tailored strategies and resources. By focusing on effective program development and impactful teaching practices, Suttle Freeman supports education communities in achieving meaningful outcomes and elevating student success.