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About Us

Sharing our Passion for STEAM Learning

At STEAM Discovery Academy, students dive into hands-on, in-person programs that bring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to life. Each workshop is designed to spark curiosity and ignite creativity while developing essential skills such as communication, resilience, and confidence. Our engaging approach transforms learning into an exciting adventure of discovery and innovation.

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About Us

Our Story

STEAM Discovery Academy is a family business, founded by Michael Bruscia in 2016 after over twenty years in science education.

We chose "STEAM" because we believe creativity and design thinking are gained through including Art in STEM education.​

As parents, we aim to make STEAM accessible to all families while providing students the opportunity to  develop a love of science, creativity, and leadership skills.

Our mission is to inspire the next generation of STEAM professionals, through engaging and educational opportunities!

Leadership Team

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Michael Bruscia

Founder & Chief Academic Officer

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Gabriella Bustos 

Marketing Director 

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Lisel Bruscia

 Co-Owner

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Kendall Martin

Program Manager

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Travis Yuille

Program Manager / Aftercare Director

Team STEAM
About: Work with Us

Work with Us!

At STEAM Discovery Academy, we believe in Edutainment, providing fun, educational experiences to our students.

 

A key pillar of ensuring this experience is our educators, who bring the curriculum to life through engaging activities, a positive attitude and a passion for inspiring your minds.

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Available Positions
Summer Educator

Summer

Summer Scholar

College Students

Junior Counselor

High School Students

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STEAM Educator

Year-Round

Our Educators

Education is at the heart of what we do. Our staff includes professional educators, university scholars, and program assistants who share a passion for STEAM. Working at STEAM gives educators the chance to develop new skills, explore fresh concepts, and test curriculum that translates to the school year. Through engaging, hands-on activities, educators spark curiosity, inspire creativity, encourage collaboration, and foster an emotionally healthy environment for students.

 

Developing the Next Generation

We support university scholars by offering opportunities to work directly with STEAM students and apply their classroom learning. Scholars typically have at least one year of college in a related field and experience working with students. Limited opportunities are also available for high school students with STEAM experience who are eager to build skills and gain hands-on experience. Our summer programs are a great way to build an academic and professional resume by cultivating subject matter knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, leadership skills, collaboration skills, and creativity. 

Schedule & Commitment

We know that a summer break is essential for educators, that is why we do not require a summer-long commitment, rather a minimum commitment of two weeks. Typical schedules are Monday through Friday, from 8:30A-5:30P. 

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Charlottesville

Charlottesville Catholic School

1205 Pen Park Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA

Charlottesville

STEAM Incubator

206 Albemarle Square, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Richmond

St Edward-Epiphany School

10701 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235, USA

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