Our Teachers
Coach Shannon
Coach Shannon has over a decade of experience coaching robotics, leading teams to numerous awards, including multiple state and regional championships, and qualifying for the World Championship for consecutive years. As the founder and mentor of multiple STEM-focused nonprofits, Coach Shannon is passionate about inspiring the next generation of innovators. With degrees in Engineering and Education from Stanford University and Cornell University, they bring a strong technical background and a deep commitment to hands-on learning.
Coach Olaiya
Coach Olaiya is currently a high school math teacher where he teaches Geometry and Calculus. In the past, he has taught Algebra I, Algebra II, and Electronics & Mechanics, and he coached a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team. He studied Mechanical Engineering in Aachen, Germany, and one of his favorite college experiences was working on the SAE Formula Student team as a co-lead for the race car’s structural design.
What draws him to FLL and FTC is the hands-on creativity of the engineering process—building, taking things apart, improving designs, and iterating again and again. I especially enjoy watching students engage in that same process and supporting them as they turn ideas into working solutions.
Coach Debbie
Coach Debbie is a 6 year FTC veteran. She was captain for team 15534 Vertex has led the team in winning numerous prestigious awards at the international level, including Dean’s List Award Winner, World Championships Finalist Alliance, Inspire Award and holding several record high scores at the State level. Coach Debbie is currently a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology studying mechanical engineering.
