Eric helps teachers, schools and districts get started with Mystery.org and guides our alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards. He has researched how students develop scientific understanding and how teachers develop instructional practices in science. Eric was a post-doctoral fellow at Stanford University and earned his Ph.D. in elementary science cognition at University of California, Berkeley.

Laura builds sales processes and analyzes user feedback to help ensure teacher success with Mystery.org's products. Laura is passionate about making education fun for students. Before joining Mystery.org, Laura worked at a non-profit organization conducting research on educational technology products. Laura has an M.Ed. in International Education Development from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Leketa is on the front lines of our work, interacting directly with educators and administrators across the country so that we can continue to bring them the best open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science. A third-generation science teacher, education is written into her DNA. Leketa is also a Teach for America alum who has taught in Southeast Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Maryland with degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology, and is a MBA graduate of the University of Rochester.

Ryan works with district partners to realize their mission of engaging critical thinkers to become the problem-solvers of tomorrow. Before joining Mystery.org, Ryan was a school administrator in California, and he has spent his career looking for ways to inspire students’ love of learning. Ryan is also a national speaker, training schools and districts in Common Core implementation, personalized learning, and Design Thinking.

Polly serves as a trusted partner to school districts. As a former elementary school teacher and user of Mystery Science, Polly is passionate about making it easier for teachers to spark curiosity in their students. Prior to becoming a teacher, Polly worked in digital marketing as a client relationship manager in New York City. She holds a BA in History from Colgate University and a M.Ed. from the Relay Graduate School of Education.

Caroline works with district partners across the country to implement Mystery Science in their schools. Prior to joining Mystery.org, Caroline managed accounts for the ed-tech arm of a major news organization, engaging with hundreds of academic institutions to bring educational media resources to the classroom. A graduate of Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education, she has also taught elementary school in France and worked with New York high school students to navigate the college admissions process.

Julia helps district administrators give teachers and students access to Mystery Science. Coming from a family of teachers, she understands the importance of having open-and-go lessons that inspire children to dig deeper and love science. Before coming to Mystery.org, Julia worked internationally for a professional services firm, serving as a thought partner to clients throughout New York, Dubai, and San Francisco. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications.

Paula’s career has traveled a winding path that includes teaching, managing teams, designing curriculum, and even performing for the circus. Mystery.org has allowed her to fuse her deep love of learning with her enthusiasm for streamlining operations. She and her team are focused on launching new physical products - all with the goal of making the Mystery Science curriculum as accessible as possible.

Nick has a long history of customer experience positions. From tech support to veterinary care he has developed an ability to solve whatever problem is thrown his way with enthusiasm. He loves the opportunity to turn a challenge into an excellent experience for the customer. Nick has a B.A. in English from The The University of Texas at Arlington.