Topic - Staff Spotlight
July 20, 2012
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: I am 27 years old and attended the University of New Mexico for Art, but was born and raised in Colorado. I am very close with my family and wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for their constant support. Until starting at Steve Spangler Science I worked in non-profit education and program management, which helped me realize my true passion for being involved with children’s education.
Q: What do you do at Steve Spangler Science?
A: I am currently the Administrative Assistant for Steve Spangler Science, Field Producer for
The Spangler Effect, On Screen Talent for Product Videos, Experiment Tester for
Sick Science!…but most commonly known as Demo Gopher and Higginsworth.
Q: What do you like best about what you do?
A: I love the fast paced, sometimes spur of the moment projects that come up on a daily basis. No matter how much I think I have learned or experienced, there is always something new to keep me on my toes. I couldn’t be more stoked about my job.
Q: What is your favorite Steve Spangler Science
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April 13, 2012
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: I am a very personable and outgoing person who loves to make the best out of every situation. I feel as though no man or woman is better than the next and that we all need to work close to one another to really expand our horizons in life. Having the privilege to work for such a great company has allowed me to have a multitude of opportunities that I never thought were possible or that I would ever even come across in my life. I have been with the company now for 3 1/2 years and still wake up every morning excited to come to my job and work with my friends. It really takes a unique work environment to be able to say that your coworkers are not just team members but lifelong friends and that is one of my favorite things about working at Steve Spangler Science.
Q: What do you do at Steve Spangler Science?
A: I help oversee the production of the fun kits and educational products that we provide to our great customers. I also
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February 17, 2012
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…A: I love discovering things, creating things…I have been at Steve Spangler Science for 5 years. I’m blessed to have my job and life. I believe to whom much is given, much is required. To give back is one of my life’s main goals. Working at Steve Spangler Science gives me a chance to do that -it’s fun.
Q: What do you do at Steve Spangler Science?
A: I am responsible for all of the shipping for Steve Spangler Science customers, including LTL and international shipping. I also help with receiving.
Q: What do you like best about what you do?
A: The people. I love the people I work with and almost all of them are personal friends outside work – it’s family. I think that’s what makes this place special.
Q: What is your favorite Steve Spangler Science moment?
A: When I was given the opportunity to step into the Shipping Manager position. It was a great opportunity to have a voice in a company that I believe in.
Q: What is something you wish every SSS customer knew?
A: Our Team motto: Make it big, Do it right, and Give
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February 1, 2012
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: Let’s see… I’m definitely not a scientist, I’m not in a band, I’m not an ultra-creative graphic designer, I’m not on Ellen, I haven’t been featured on YouTube, I rarely blow things up. My life is pretty boring compared to some of the people I work with.
I’m a mom, wife, dog walker, former high school English teacher, volunteer, taxi driver, sports fan (especially my kids’ sports), non-profit fund raiser, Duke grad, music lover, golfer, and avid reader. I have lived in Colorado most of my life and am passionate about education and the outdoors. I serve as a Trustee on a non-profit Board (the John Austin Cheley Foundation) that raises money to provide summer camp experiences for kids around the country.
Q: What do you do at Steve Spangler Science?
A: I edit Steve’s awesome books, specifically Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes and Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste. I also review the catalog before it goes to print and many of the
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December 19, 2011
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: I am a Denver boy who’s tried his hand on the east coast, west coast, Japan and Texas and have found no greater place to be than Denver. I have a band called Total Ghost that I spend a lot of time outside of work in and I love to snowboard in the winter and ride bikes and longboard when in the summer. Also I hope to one day own and run a beer brewery.
Q: What do you do at Steve Spangler Science?
A: I work in Production which is an awesome team that assembles and organizes the products we have to offer.
Q: What do you like best about what you do?
A: I love the fact that I basically get to play with toys for most of the day. My team is super close-knit so it is really nice to work with a group of people who can make you laugh while getting the job done.
Q: What is your favorite Steve Spangler Science moment?
A: When I was in Orlando for NAEYC, I
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