ABOUT US
Celebrating our 40th year in 2023
Project Think is a non-profit organization, committed to supporting and enriching the lives of children in the surrounding communities through excellence in education.
Project THINK was founded in 1980 by master educators Kay Conley, MS and Susan Warren, Ph.D. with the goal of academically motivating students. Ms. Conley retired in 2015 but Dr. Warren still has direct involvement and participation in all aspects of the program. She has over 40 years of experience as a teacher and administrator at the TK-12 and university levels and understands the importance education has on helping all children reach their full potential.
Included in the mission of Project Think is the goal of preparing students for the school year ahead, excelling them beyond their grade level, and motivating them to love learning. Dr. Warren believes in offering the best education to students by providing credentialed teachers who are hand selected based on their experience, expertise, accomplishments, and ability to engage all learners through exceptional classroom curriculum and instruction.
About Project Think
Project Think Rocks!
But don't just take our word for it...
Students Love
Project Think
"The teachers and staff are really nice. I've learned a lot of new things at Project Think, especially in the computer, drama, art and language arts classes. I also love the mystery animal of the week!"
- Lena Shapiro, 5th Grade
- Lena Shapiro, 5th Grade
Dr. Susan Warren
Project Think Co-Founder and Director
Developing, inspiring, teaching, and directing children and educational research, curriculum and courses for over
40 years.
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Served 22 years as a K-8 teacher, mentor teacher, and principal in 3 Southern California districts
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Developed MA programs in Education and taught MA & Doctoral Courses 17 years at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and Azusa Pacific University
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Trained school administrators and provided science professional development to schools in two state programs
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Served as a senior research associate at CGU evaluating education programs in TK-12 and higher education institutions
Meet The Master Educators
Project Think is proud of its highly qualified teachers, administrators, and support staff who are not only content experts but understand how to engage and excite all children. The program is supervised by a diverse staff comprised of teachers and administrators with advanced degrees and/or credentials from the State of California, trained and experienced instructional assistants, friendly office staff, and gifted high school volunteers. All employees are screened and undergo a background check as part of the selection process.
Darren Alcala
Technology/Makerspace Advisor
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Taught elementary over 15 years, Leads Technology at his district as a coach, Selected as Teacher of the Year twice, instructed computer & makerspace classes at Project THINK over 10 years
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Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Administrative Credential, MA in Education, Selected 2 years as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
Timothy Coupland
Advanced Thinkers
A.M. Science Teacher
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Taught K-12 for 4 years in general education and secondary science.
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BA in Biology from USC, MA in Education, and Credential from APU.
Viviana Navarro
Young Thinkers
2nd grade Teacher
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Taught second grade for two and a half years and worked with Kindergarten for a year.
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CASA volunteer for three years
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BA in Liberal Arts from APU and Multiple subject teaching credential from CSUSB
Ariana Mungia
Young Thinkers
TK/K teacher
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Taught grades TK-6th for over 4 years in general elementary classrooms and after-school programs.
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BA in Psychology, MA in Community Engaged Education and Social Change.
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Completing a Ph.D. in Education, K-12 Education and Equity, and a clear Multiple Subjects Teaching credential.
