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Zack Moore developed a passion for STEM after high school physics and went on to study civil engineering, cum laude, at the University of North Carolina. He began his teaching career in 1997 as a physics instructor for Peace Corps-Ghana, where he headed a regional science center serving five local school districts. After his service, Zack undertook a Peace Corps fellowship and earned a master’s degree in multicultural education from San Francisco State University. He began his current role as a STEM instructor in 2007 at Laguna Blanca School and has developed an EK-12 vision for STEM infusion into a traditional liberal arts institution. Zack has served a wide range of students including English as a Second Language students, underrepresented students with learning differences, and ex-pats. He recently brought his career full circle by serving as a Fulbright distinguished educator in Ghana, focusing on STEM infusion for Islamic girls. He is a winner of the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for the state of California and has also served as a presenter at various events including NSTA, CA STEAM symposium, TEDx Laguna Blanca, and The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Material Research Experience for Teachers program.  Zack is currently directing Laguna Blanca’s summer programs, which focus on project-based learning and outreach to the broader Santa Barbara community.

Elana Muzzy hails from Colorado and holds a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she was also a dedicated member of the cross country and track teams. She continued her academic journey at UC Santa Barbara, earning an M.S. in Bioengineering. Elana is deeply passionate about inspiring curiosity and a love for science in her students. Outside the classroom, she enjoys running, swimming, reading, and spending time outdoors. In 2023, she served as the cross country coach for Laguna Blanca School.