Teacher Assistant  

SparkleLAB is a research and development space where new models for teaching and learning, student engagement and achievement are developed, implemented and assessed. SparkleLAB is comprised of an interdisciplinary team of artists, designers, technologists and educators who are passionate about working with young people and who firmly believe in a fun-filled, play-based approach to learning. SparkleLAB utilizes cutting edge technologies across a variety of learning domains so young people can learn by doing, develop 21st century skills and develop projects of impact. SparkleLAB’s portfolio includes afterschool enrichment and summer programs in the areas of science, technology, mathematics, engineering and the arts. The lab has also developed educational resources such as games, animations and educator smart tools and professional development modules in the areas of design thinking, systems thinking and creative learning. At present, SparkleLAB is transitioning to formal education: using its methods to reimagine what learning in a school setting can look like. SparkleLAB will be opening its school, The Discovery Academy of Innovation, starting at the preschool and kindergarten levels this 2020.