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ABOUT US

Celebrating our 41st year in 2024

 

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

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.

  • Served 22 years as a K-8 teacher, mentor teacher, and principal in 3 Southern California districts

  • Developed MA programs in Education and taught MA & Doctoral Courses 17 years at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) and Azusa Pacific University

  • Trained school administrators and provided science professional development to schools in two state programs

  • 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. 

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Laura Miller

Assistant Director

  • Over 13 years experience in general and special education classrooms: transitional kindergarten – 8th grade

  • Bachelors in Multiple Subject Education and Master’s in Education

  • Three years as Project Think’s Assistant Director, Lead Science Teacher, and Childcare Coordinator

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Zoraida Torres

Advanced Thinkers

P.M. Spanish Teacher

  • Taught Elementary, Middle School, High School and College since 1998:

  • General Education, Spanish Language and Culture, English as a Second Language. 

  • Master teacher, Spanish and Young Thinkers classes, at Project Think for 10 years.

  • Single Subject Credential/ Spanish Language and Culture/ ESL and M.A in Education 

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Yash Gupta

Technology Teacher

  • Extensive experience teaching children web design, video editing, special effects, programming, 3D printing, and photography at Project Think, Be a Maker Club, and ID Tech camps

  • Over a decade in the tech world in User Experience Design

  • BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design

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Amber Bolin

Young Thinkers

Teacher

  • 7+ years of  teaching experience including Project Think, Special Education, and Braille for the Visually Impaired.

  • Currently: TK/Kindergarten Teacher and ESL (Adult School).

  • Masters in Education and Teaching Credential  (SPED specialization) 

  • BA, Summa Cum Laude in English and Spanish. Braille Transcription Certified.

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Darren Alcala

Technology/Makerspace Advisor

  • 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

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Administrative Credential, MA in Education, Selected 2 years as Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

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Viviana Navarro

Young Thinkers

2nd grade Teacher

  • Taught second grade for two and a half years and worked with Kindergarten for a year.

  • CASA volunteer for three years

  • BA in Liberal Arts from APU and Multiple subject teaching credential from CSUSB

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Hannah Long

Swim Program Coordinator/Childcare Instructor

  • Taught swimming lessons to all ages for over 6 years, including Project Think.

  • Coached children/youth swim and water polo teams.

  • Red Cross Certified LifeGuard & played collegiate water polo.

  • BA in Communication Sciences & Disorders, pursuing MA in Education.

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Zef Neemuchwala

Technology/Makerspace Advisor

  • Founded, directed, and instructed – Be a Maker Club, Upland, CA – children’s makerspace that teaches STEAM through making.

  • Consulted on gamification for education technology

  • MS with Distinction in Design and Manufacture, MBA, awards for teaching at University of Leeds, UK

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Susan Rogers

Young Thinkers 

Art Specialist

  • Instructed children and adults in mixed media & paper crafts and Young Thinkers at Project Think

  • BA in Fine Arts with an emphasis in drawing and painting, BA in Art History, Certification in Textile & Surface Design

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Isabella Mendoza

Advanced Thinkers

A.M. Art Teacher 

  • Taught Middle and High School Art for 5 years. Currently teaching high school ceramics

  • M.A. in Elementary and Secondary Education, B.A. in Art and Educational Sciences, Summa Cum Laude (UCI)

  • 1st Place in 3D Design at ArtReach Competitions 2012-2013, Winning pieces acquired by the American Museum of Ceramic Art for the permanent collection

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