Elizabeth is joining Edventure More as Camp Director for the first year. She has over six years of experience working with children and is currently the Creative Curator for Be Social Change. Elizabeth graduated from Elon University with a BS in Biology and double major in Philosophy. She completed her first MA in Public Administration at Monterey Institute of International Studies and is pursuing a second MA in Women’s Spirituality at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Specializing in creative expression, she weaves her education and passions to find opportunities that create social impact. As a social entrepreneur, Elizabeth is excited to spark young minds with a love of learning and self-expression. She believes the Edmo/EdTech experience is the future of education and is excited to contribute to its vision. It is a model for how fun learning can be! Elizabeth especially enjoys encouraging new possibilities and watching young minds bring new ideas to life. Elizabeth also loves practicing yoga, drinking tea, eating foreign foods, and dancing to Flamenco music in her room.

I can’t wait to see the students’ faces light up as they explore new ideas in the arts and sciences. I love any opportunity to bring innovation to education and to support learning among the Edmo and EdTech Palo Alto community.”

Colin Marchon is entering the Edventure More family for his first year as an Animation Instructor. Colin grew up in a half Irish, half French household in Palo Alto, California and graduated from Palo Alto High School. Currently earning a BFA in Film and Television Production at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Colin has an unrelenting passion for all things movie related. He has spent the last two years spreading his love for film and animation through volunteer work at his high school and local media center and hopes to continue teaching in the future. In his free time Colin loves cooking, biking in the Palo Alto Bay Lands, and listening to music.

This is Haran’s first year with Edventure More. He has worked in the education field and at summer camps in the past and is currently completing his major in Film and Television Production at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. Haran has always loved working with kids and is extremely eager to work at Camp EdTech. He hopes to share his love for film making and media with campers and to inspire them artistically. Above all, he’s excited to do everything he can to make this the most fun and rewarding summer experience for the campers. In addition to being a movie buff, Haran also loves reading, playing pick up games of tennis and football, and keeping up to date on the 49ers.

I live, eat, and breathe movies and am so excited to share my passion with all the campers this summer! Regardless of skill or past experience, making movies is always a ton of fun. I’m looking forward to helping all the campers express their imagination and creativity through film, and most importantly, ensuring they have an enjoyable summer!”