CT STEM Academy

Our staff is a team dedicated to bringing the wonder and excitement of STEM to as many students and families as possible.

Christopher Stone
​Director

Chris is a 5th grade teacher in Wallingford.  His interest in space and science was the foundation for CT STEM Academy.   He has over fifteen years of experience in participation, coordination and implementation of science education programs in the state of CT.  He has received multiple national awards including the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence from the NEA.  

Danny Martins
Assistant Director

Danny has been an educator for six years.  He is a Southern Connecticut State University Alumni, having earned a B.S. in Earth and Space Sciences and an M.S. in Science Education.  Danny is heavily involved in embedding STEM in the classroom and community.  Danny speaks four languages- Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French.

Our Staff

Kerry O'Sullivan

Kerry has been teaching for 16 years and is currently 5th grade teacher in Wallingford.  She received her undergraduate degree in English and elementary education at Molly College in New York and has a MS of Education from Quinnipiac University.  She enjoys movies, reading and watching soccer.

Ruby Hsu

​Ruby Hsu has been an educator for over 10 years and is a 2012 alumni of the Mikelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.  She has taught grades 4, 5, K-5 reading and math intervention in CT and abroad in Morocco. Ruby has a passion for learning and teaching science and nature.

Liana Michaud

Liana joined CT STEM Academy in 2015.  She is a 7th grade science teacher at Hamden Middle School.  Liana's areas of interest include basic coding/robotics, rocketry, and nature science topics. In her spare time, Liana is an avid ultimate frisbee player.

Interested in helping us bring STEM to children?  Contact us to learn how to volunteer at our programs.