Instructional Staff
Mr. Terrence Green
Level I: Algebraic Topology Instructor
terrence_green@mit.edu
My name is Terrence A Green, and I was born in Los Angeles, California on June 19th, 1987. After spending my first 13 years there, my family moved to Baltimore, Maryland, and we are now in the process of moving to Camby, Oregon. I’m currently 19 years old, and right now I am a sophomore studying mechanical/energy conversion engineering (with a concentration in Japanese) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. My mother and father are both licensed pastors, something that has influenced me greatly. I am a Christian and consider God to be my absolute first life priority. In my free time, I like to weight-lift, jog, play basketball, cook, play video/board/card games, talk to friends, and watch Japanese anime.
Ms. Stephanie Nieves-Sanchez
Level I: Algebraic Topology Teaching Assistant
survivor@mit.edu
My name is Stephanie Elaine Nieves-Sanchez. I was born in Puerto Rico, moved to Alabama, and settled in Louisiana. I love the Southern culture. My family eats the traditional Puerto Rican food, but we also eat the traditional Louisianan food like jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish. I really like seafood too. I have played many sports since I was little and was very excited to receive the most athletic award in high school. Although I have always been an athlete, I have always liked school. I really enjoyed learning new things. My favorite class in high school was always math and biology, but since I have entered MIT, my interest in chemistry has been triggered.
Ms. Lucia Vielma
Level I: Descriptive Geometry Instructor
lvielma@mit.edu
Hi! My name is Lucia Vielma and I am a senior at MIT. My major is Urban Studies and Planning with a minor in Spanish Language. I was born and raised in a small town called Eagle Pass, Texas and am the middle child in a family of 5 kids. In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, and learning new languages. I'm really looking forward to teaching Geometry this summer and getting to know all the students and staff.
Ms. Daryl Fairweather
Level I: Descriptive Geometry Teaching Assistant
drofair@mit.edu
I'm Daryl Rose Fairweather. I'm from Santa Monica, California, which is just outside Los Angeles. I'm going to be a sophomore at MIT, studying economics and mathematics. I will be a TA for Descriptive Geometry. I remember I spent my summer before 6th grade playing double-dutch and going to a program put on by the African American art museum. I am an MIT cheerleader, and I also play intramural volleyball. In my spare time I enjoy going to the beach, seeing movies, and dancing.
Mr. Jeffrey Kirby
Level II: Physics Instructor
j_kirby@mit.edu
I am a junior in the Mechanical Engineering department at MIT. I come from Flagstaff, Arizona, which is located in the remote northern part of the state. I like to play basketball, mess around with speakers, and generally just hang out and have a good time. I plan on going into education after graduation. I'll eventually return to graduate school with plans for starting a high school with one of my good friends.
Mr. Eric Quintero
Level II: Physics Teaching Assistant
ericq@mit.edu
Eric Quintero is a rising sophomore majoring in physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he has lived in many different places, most recently Germany. Eric is also currently the Hispanic Issues Chair for the MIT chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. A former participant of MIT's Office of Engineering Outreach Programs (OEOP) MITES program, he is dedicated to the office’s programs and ideals. When not working on academics, he enjoys writing and playing music, snowboarding and basketball.
Mr. Luis Tenorio
Level II: Chemistry Instructor
luistenorio@mit.edu
Luis Tenorio is a senior studying nuclear science and engineering. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Luis moved to Orange County, California when he was six and has lived there ever since. In high school he dedicated much of his time to being a leader in his local JROTC unit where he participated in the rifle team and did much community service. He has been working on the Versatile Toroidal Facility project at MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center for the past year designing and building new circuitry and probe arrays. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball and is an avid Spider-Man fan.
Ms. Kristin Rose
Level II: Chemistry Teaching Assistant
kmrose@mit.edu
When Kristin Rose is not at MIT (which she always is), she lives at her home in Wellington, FL where the main attractions are polo games, horses, and one mall. Kristin is majoring in biology, because life seems like a worthwhile field of study. If she is not busy dedicating herself to her academic endeavors, Kristin is A) telling a really funny story, B) taking a nap, C) listening to music, D) being silly with her awesome friends, or (somehow) E) all of the above. She is excited to be a part of the STEM team for 2007, which will allow her to spend a third consecutive summer at the Institute.
Mr. Keron Lezama
Level III: Vector Mechanics Instructor
lezamak@mit.edu
I am a rising senior majoring in Chemical and Biological Engineering. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, I have a very warm and inviting personality. My passions are medicine, soccer, teaching and meeting new people. I really love to listen to all types of music, particularly reggae, calypso and rap. I hold several leadership roles on campus which have allowed me to see much of what MIT can offer. Last year during campus preview weekend I was actually Tim the beaver, MIT's mascot.
Mr. Jamon Motes
Level III: Vector Mechanics Teaching Assistant
jamonm@mit.edu
Jamon Motes is a rising sophomore at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Course VI) and plans to minor in Management Science (Course XV). When not working hard on academic work, Jamon divides his time between a number of fulfilling activities. He is an active member and Public Relations Chairperson of the MIT chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, he plays numerous sports for recreation, loves video games, and enjoys listening to and playing music. He's a nice guy too.
Mr. Linroy Marshall
Level III: Probability and Statistics Instructor
ljmarsh@mit.edu
Linroy is a graduating senior in economics here at MIT, and a returning STEM Instructor. He enjoyed teaching STEM kids last summer and decided to come back and do it again. He grew up in Jamaica before coming to school in the U.S. He enjoys listening to music and playing sports. After leaving MIT, he would like to become involved in educational and public policy research.
Mr. Daniel Bickerstaff
Level III: Probability and Statistics Teaching Assistant
dbick@mit.edu
Daniel Bickerstaff is from Ontario, California and is a rising sophomore at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He's the guy on the right of the giant Hershey's bar (that was real chocolate too). He plans on majoring in Electrical Engineering like many other members of the class of 2010. He loves music and anything guitar-related. Jazz, blues, rock, metal, and some R&B are among his favorite types of music. As a guitar junky, he loves to look at guitar catalogs, spec sheets of electric guitars, and read books about the building of custom guitars and guitar theory. He dabbles in skating and snowboarding and falling a lot. He likes his coffee sweet in the morning and is crazy about his tea at night (Stevie Ray Vaughan).
Mr. Harsha Wasalathanthri
Level IV: Theoretical Calculus Instructor
harshaw@mit.edu
Harsha Wasalathanthri is an MIT undergraduate, class of 2009, majoring in electrical engineering. Harsha enjoys designing and building all types of circuits, analog and digital. In his spare time, Harsha enjoys reading and writing fiction and working out. He is originally from Sri Lanka.
Ms. YeSeul Kim
Level IV: Theoretical Calculus Teaching Assistant
yeseul@mit.edu
YeSeul Kim is a rising sophomore, planning to major in Urban Studies and Planning and minor in Management and Applied International Studies. She was born in Korea, lived in Guam most of her childhood, and her family currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland. YeSeul's passions include traveling, work in international development, and meeting new people.
Ms. Eletha Flores
Level IV: Robotics Instructor
ejflores@mit.edu
From Springdale, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC, Eletha is a rising sophomore in the MIT class of 2010. She has just declared her major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and intends to do research later in her college career in robotics and automation. She is excited to be the instructor for the new robotics class this summer and looks forward to sharing the awesomeness that is robotic design and control with this year's STEM summer students. She is also involved on campus with the MIT crew team, women's support services, and various activist causes.
Mr. Dominic McDonald
Level IV: Robotics Teaching Assistant
dmcdona@mit.edu
Dominic McDonald is currently a member of the MIT Class of 2010, and is planning to major in Biological-Chemical Engineering. He was born in Bronx, New York, and currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is the first-born American in his family, as both of his parents and his older brother were born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Before coming to MIT, Dominic interned at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, where he conducted research on the disease leishmaniasis, which was being transmitted from Sand Flies to the American soldiers in the Middle East. After finishing his undergraduate degree, he plans to continue on to receive a doctorate degree in Biomedical Engineering. Soccer and track are his favorite past times. In high school, he was the captain of the track team for three years, where he has run at many elite track meets such as Nike Indoor Nationals, Virginia Tech Invitational as well as the infamous Penn Relays Carnival. He is also the current treasurer of the MIT Caribbean Club, and the outgoing Social Chair of the living group Chocolate City.
Mr. Jared Hughes
Level IV: Robotics Teaching Assistant & Squash Instructor
Jhughes5052@yahoo.com
Jared Hughes is a graduate of Cambridge Ridge and Latin School and is an alum of MIT’s SEED Academy and MITES Program (which he hopes STEM students will be a part of in the future). Jared will be a TA for the robotics course and assistant squash instructor this summer at STEM. He will be attending Union College in the fall as a Posse Foundation Scholar.
Mr. Seth Packard
Squash Program: Head Squash Instructor
sethphineas@hotmail.com
Joining the WPSA as professional instructor in 1989, and honing his unique approach through the highest certification offered in the US, Seth Packard has taught the sport of squash for over 15 years. In addition to prep school coaching at Noble & Greenough School, Concord Academy, and Southfield & Dexter, he helped develop the largest junior squash program in Massachusetts at the time,for the Longfellow Club in Wayland (‘98-‘01). Recent area teaching tenures at the Harvard Business School (‘98-‘04) and The Harvard Club (‘04-‘06) further refined his comprehensive method of instruction. Since 2003, his related passion for digital photography has helped him capture breathtaking courtside images of the sport at its pinnacle for industry leaders’ webpages like SquashTalk, sQuaSHots.com, and the USSRA. Committed to translating the complexities of stroke mechanics, footwork and tactical execution into concise and systematic language, Seth’s teaching strives to be broadly accessible and immediately rewarding to all those who endeavor to improve their game.
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