Meet Our Team
Faculty Engagement
We know how unique and challenging lab courses are to manage. To help, we engage you from the start with a scientist who has taught laboratory courses and can show you how technology can have a huge impact on improving teaching and learning experiences within your department.
ERICA ANDERSON, M.S.
Senior Account Executive
Erica is a chemical engineer, polymer chemist, and seasoned teaching assistant with a passion for making STEM education as smooth and effective as possible. With experience in research and development in both academic and industrial settings, she brings a unique perspective to educators and the next generation of scientists and engineers.
PEYTON STEWART, M.S.
Account Development Scientist
Peyton brings a strong background in physics and education to Catalyst Education, having instructed physics labs and contributed to lab manual development at Clemson University. With a Master’s degree in Physics and hands-on experience as a teaching assistant, he is passionate about using technology to streamline lab operations. Now, as an Account Executive, he works closely with coordinators and large courses to enhance efficiency and improve the student lab experience.
AUGUST CLEVENGER, MBA
Senior Account Executive
August is a biologist with a robust background in both science and industry. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Purdue University, where he contributed to developmental biology research and served as a peer tutor. After earning an MBA from Ball State University, he went on to work in preclinical research before joining Catalyst. August loves discussing genetics, molecular biology, and the latest trends in biotechnology. His experiences as a tutor and graduate teaching assistant have fueled an enthusiasm for learning and empowering STEM educators to help students achieve their full potential.
JOANNA SUTTON, MAT
Senior Account Executive
Joanna graduated with a BS in mechanical engineering and a minor in graphic design and advertising. Shortly thereafter, she took her career in a different direction with Teach for America, serving in Elizabeth, New Jersey as a high school math and engineering teacher while obtaining her Masters in education. It was through Teach for America that she discovered her passion for education. Her time as a teacher was spent in NJ, Philly, Dallas, and Chula Vista before finally exiting the classroom. Since her time as a teacher, she has found a way to feed her passion for education by joining Catalyst Education, where she is now an Account Executive for the south western United States. A New Jersey native, now Joanna lives in sunny southern California, San Diego. During off hours, she enjoys walking her pups to the ocean, outdoor activities like hiking and surfing, artistic ventures including graphic design, silversmithing, and pottery.
DANTE STATEN, M.S.
Account Development Scientist
Dante is a sales leader with a strong scientific background, leveraging his expertise as a researcher, chemist, and laboratory coordinator to drive impactful solutions in education and laboratory technology. With extensive experience setting up labs, working with analytical instruments, and teaching, he excels at identifying customer needs and delivering value-driven solutions. Passionate about improving student success outcomes, he combines his technical knowledge with a strategic sales approach to help institutions optimize their laboratory programs and enhance learning experiences.
GRIFFIN BURRESS
Account Development Scientist
Griffin, a '23 graduate from The University of Cincinnati, thrives off client satisfaction; with a key belief in mind that genuine and long-lasting relationships should be first priority in any business.
During his tenure studying at San Diego State—Burress found his passion for the Education space. Where he worked with thousands of students to help them better their learning and workflows, he was also able to work with their professors in implementing the necessary technologies to do so. While studying Business at SDSU Burress received specializations in Professional Selling and Client Management, as well as over 3 years of experience in Advertising Creative.
Instructional Design
Leverage our team's rich background in lab instruction and technical skills to tailor technology solutions that meet your lab's unique needs, ensuring a smooth transition for professors as they transition to the LabFlow platform.
LISA ENGSTROM, PH.D
Instructional Designer
Lisa is a chemistry educator with a decade of experience teaching general and organic chemistry. She combines her research background with educational technology to create engaging, student-centered digital tools to make complex scientific concepts more accessible, bridging the gap between traditional chemistry education and modern technology for diverse learners.
JIMMY WADMAN
Instructional Designer
Jimmy is an ed-tech specialist with experience in teaching, building courses, and integrating technology into labs and lectures. In addition to building biology labs for Catalyst, he leads Dell Medical School's chemistry outreach program, where he uses technology and innovative teaching methods to empower underserved student groups throughout Texas.
SHARLEEN FLOWERS, PH.D
Instructional Designer
Sharleen is a (micro)biology educator and skilled curriculum designer specializing in STEM education. She excels at blending technical expertise with innovative pedagogy to craft inclusive, evidence-based learning experiences. Known for her creativity and precision, Sharleen is dedicated to advancing equitable and engaging educational opportunities that inspire and empower diverse learners in STEM fields.
Faculty Success
We understand that each department’s lab courses are unique. This is why we have large banks of content and provide you with a scientist who is a trained curriculum designer and lab educator to customize and implement your course as well as support you each term.
ABBY FAGAN, PH.D
Sr. Faculty Success Manager
Abby is an experienced chemist with a passion for science communication and education. With a commitment to accessibility, she strives to inspire and empower students from diverse backgrounds to discover a love for chemistry and pursue scientific careers.
AMBER DOOD, PH.D
Faculty Success Manager
Amber is an experienced chemistry education researcher and educator. Her research has been focused on improving the chemistry learner experience through evidence-based instructional practices, particularly in organic chemistry, and using machine learning to personalize the learner experience.
BETHANY LEAVENS, PH.D
Sr. Faculty Success Manager
Beth is a chemistry educator who has brought her lab teaching experience to helping faculty accomplish their lab course goals. She has been involved in many areas of online education, from building assessments to supporting faculty and students.
HARLEY FREDRIKSEN
Faculty Success Manager
Harley is dedicated to inspiring students and building strong educational foundations. Through his experience in teaching and curriculum development, he enjoys connecting learners to real-world applications of science and sustainability. Harley has worked to create engaging programs at the secondary and post-secondary levels with the goal of making learning exciting and impactful.
TOM KUBORN, MS
Faculty Success Manager
Tom is a chemistry educator, analytical chemist, and curriculum designer with Master’s degrees in both Chemistry Education and Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Tom has a passion for helping instructors create equitable and engaging learning spaces, while also assisting early educators and teaching assistants in developing as educators.
ALLIE MOSQUEDA
Faculty Success Manager
Allie is a fast-learning problem-solver whose education spanned both chemistry and history. She understands the challenges students face when using technology for learning and is a fierce defender of academic honesty and integrity.
JUSTIN SIMMONS
Student Support
Bio Coming Soon!
ELIZABETH CROWE, M.S.
Manager of Faculty Success
Liz is a chemical educator who knows each program is unique and loves helping faculty reach their course goals. Because of her teaching experience at Penn State University (especially in her role as the general chemistry lab co-coordinator), she understands how online and in-person instruction can blend together to enhance student learning.
TRICIA RUSHING, PH.D
Faculty Success Manager
Tricia is a science educator with nine years of experience teaching future scientists at the post-secondary and secondary levels. Her career and education journeys have gained her expertise in the biological sciences, STEM education, educational psychology, online education, and curriculum writing. Throughout her career, Tricia has strived to create engaging and effective learning experiences that ignite curiosity and foster a deep understanding of science in students of all ages.
Product
Here at Catalyst Education, we listen to our users. Our Product team takes that feedback and turns it into improvements that benefit educators and students alike, delivering powerful teaching and learning in an ever-evolving world.
MANDY DARK, M.S.
Lead Technical Designer
Mandy is passionate about enhancing the student experience when it comes to lab reports, from feedback and detailed solutions to visual data. Her past experience includes lab curriculum development, digital content authoring at Macmillan, and teaching Introductory Chemistry lecture and lab at Dallas College.
ANNA BLOOD, M.S.
Senior Technical Designer
Anna is passionate about providing step-by-step solutions to support student success. With experience in both chemistry and computer science, she develops digital chemistry lab reports to enhance student learning experiences.
JENNIFER WHITE, PH. D.
Technical Designer, Biological Sciences
Jennifer has a background in animal and plant physiology, ecology, conservation science, and endocrinology, with extensive research in population genetics, wildlife physiology, and molecular ecology, particularly in large carnivores. Jennifer uses her teaching experience and expertise in active learning to design experiments and assessments in Labflow that enhance the student experience.
CLIFF BELL
Senior Product Owner
Cliff has worked in the edtech field for nearly a decade in various roles, including as a Designer and Product Manager. Coming from a family of teachers, he has a strong passion for education and helping students reach their full potential. Originally focused on game development, he has a Master of Interactive Technology degree from Southern Methodist University's Guildhall program.
KIMBERLY MORGAN, PH.D
Chemistry Content Lead
Kim is a chemical educator focused on the scientific reasoning and practical applications of chemistry. She instructed general chemistry lecture and lab at the University of Delaware. Passionate about the practice of teaching, Kim advised teaching assistants at the McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning at Princeton University.
Engineering
We are committed to making the Labflow platform work well for everyone so that instructors, TAs, and students can all achieve their goals. Our top-notch Engineering team continuously develops new features and enhancements to improve the experience for all of our users.
ANDY FINNELL
Software Engineer
Andy is a self-taught full-stack web developer with a Biology degree from Case Western University.
CHRISTINA BARRY
QA Manager
The original Faculty Success Manager, Christina has years of experience supporting chemistry faculty in the use of technology and has been integral to the growth of both Sapling Learning and Catalyst Education. She is an integral part of the QA team, understanding all paths from student to TA to instructor.
AARON NIXON
Software Engineer
Aaron is a Software Engineer with a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. In the past, he has worked on building scalable web services to help with case management for nonprofit organizations.
IRINA MAZUR
QA Engineer
Irina has a passion for quality and great attention to detail. She formerly worked in IT customer support and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Romania, Galati.
CHASE VAN HALEN
Bio coming soon!
LEONARD MUSEAU
Software Engineer
Leonard has over two years of experience improving medical software that empowers healthcare providers by providing the best EMR user experience. His understanding of front-end and back-end development has been key to enhancing our powerful learning platform.
MICHAEL BERNAL
Bio coming soon!
BRENDEN LYONS
Software Engineer
Brenden is a Software Engineer with a decade of experience working in EdTech. Previously he worked on making accessible and engaging content for kids in PreK to 12.