About Us
Director of Operations and Lead Instructor Profile: Kristine Cheung
Ms. Cheung directs the K2E Center operations, leads the STEM workshops, and coordinates the teams efforts . She is also co-director and lead PreK/Kindergarten teacher at the TLC Nursery School in Newtonville, MA. She has a bachelor degree in psychology, advanced course work in special education, and many years teaching experience with mixed-age groups. Kristine is also a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) with Trauma-Informed yoga with children. She has many years of small business experience in computer-based technologies and a former owner of a full-service floral shop.
Ms. Cheung directs the K2E Center operations, leads the STEM workshops, and coordinates the teams efforts . She is also co-director and lead PreK/Kindergarten teacher at the TLC Nursery School in Newtonville, MA. She has a bachelor degree in psychology, advanced course work in special education, and many years teaching experience with mixed-age groups. Kristine is also a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) with Trauma-Informed yoga with children. She has many years of small business experience in computer-based technologies and a former owner of a full-service floral shop.
Workshop Instructor Profile: Jennifer Brinkley
Ms. Brinkley brings the “A” to STEAM programming by integrating Art - sewing, papercrafting, and gardening projects. She is the former owner of Garfield Street Studio and has over 15 years of experience leading crafty workshops and classes for both kids and adults. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College and Graphic Design studies at Massachusetts College of Art. She is excited about the shared learning opportunities and creative energy at K2E’s bright new space in Nonantum Village.
Ms. Brinkley brings the “A” to STEAM programming by integrating Art - sewing, papercrafting, and gardening projects. She is the former owner of Garfield Street Studio and has over 15 years of experience leading crafty workshops and classes for both kids and adults. Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Skidmore College and Graphic Design studies at Massachusetts College of Art. She is excited about the shared learning opportunities and creative energy at K2E’s bright new space in Nonantum Village.
Owner Profile: Peter Y. Wong, Ph.D.
Dr. Wong co-creates educational experiences at K2E with the team, maintains the Center's computer and technology devices, and brings in new ideas to test out in the Center. He was recently the Director of Food STEM Initiative at the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. Dr. Wong was also a co-founder of Tumblehome Learning and a Research Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, MA.
Dr. Wong co-creates educational experiences at K2E with the team, maintains the Center's computer and technology devices, and brings in new ideas to test out in the Center. He was recently the Director of Food STEM Initiative at the Museum of Science in Boston, MA. Dr. Wong was also a co-founder of Tumblehome Learning and a Research Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, MA.
Other Instructors:
As the program grows we will be bringing on qualified instructors. We will inform you ahead of time about these instructors as the program progresses.
As the program grows we will be bringing on qualified instructors. We will inform you ahead of time about these instructors as the program progresses.
K2 Enrichment Program Location: 307 Watertown Street, Newton, MA 02458
Tel: 781-494-0911 or Email: [email protected]
Tel: 781-494-0911 or Email: [email protected]
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