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Hi! My name is Aarti Aravapalli and I am a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where I recently graduated with a B.A. in Plan II Honors and a minor in Business and am currently working towards a B.S. in Advertising. I have been officially teaching for B3 for about 5 years, but I have been involved with helping the program in some capacity for almost a decade now. I believe that each child learns in a different way, and I am passionate about creating a classroom environment where each of my students has the necessary support to grow and have fun. I look forward to another amazing summer working with your kids!

Hello everyone! I am Avery Wujek and I am so excited to back for another year of fun! In May of 2022, I graduated from The University of North Texas with a degree in Elementary Education. In the fall of 2022 I will be beginning my first year teaching and am so excited! My number one thing I always strive to do is not only learn, but have fun while you learn, because who doesn’t like to have fun! Some things I love to do is spend time with my family, my dog, and my friends. I also enjoy reading a good book, cooking, basketball, and traveling with those I love.

Hello! My name is Gargi Dasgupta and I have taught at Bricks, Bots, and Beakers for almost a decade. I work with FISD as a substitute teacher during the school year and also do private math tutoring for K-10.  Being in the education field the last 10 years, I have learned that there is a Goldilocks in every kid. Give them something that is too challenging, they get frustrated,too easy and they are bored. If they are presented with something ‘just right’ ,it’s amazing how creative and innovative they get . I strive to make them feel comfortable in my class so that they can work to their full potential.
 

As a Plano resident for the last 15 years and a substitute teacher in Plano and Frisco ISD, my passion is to work with children and see them flourish . Be it working with them on theatrical production or organizing community youth outreach programs, I am continuously amazed by their creativity and compassion.
I strive to build positive relationships with children, to encourage them, and to provide challenges that foster learning.

I call myself an accidental teacher.  I got drafted to be a team manager for my daughters Destination Imagination team, a project-based program that teaches kids creative problem-solving skills. I fell in love with this program and more importantly fell in love with teaching.  I decided to leave behind the software industry in which I had worked for 16 years and enter the classroom. I wanted to create an environment that fosters the importance of learning and a strong work ethic. 

My Educational Philosophy

I believe each student learns in their own way and style.  I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each student can have the opportunity to experience success and progress.  It is my goal to help encourage my students to think outside the box and look beyond the four walls of the classroom and view the world around them as a place of learning and discovery.

Shilpi has done her post graduation in Physics from India.  She has been working with Bricks, Bots and Beakers for the last 5 years. Her hobbies include reading, traveling and cooking. 

Ms. Hitt is an experienced educator with over six years of working with children. She is currently completing her teaching certification and serves as a guest educator for both Plano ISD and Lewisville ISD. With a passion for STEM and the arts, she loves finding creative ways to make learning engaging and hands-on. As an artist and educator, she encourages students to think outside the box and approach problem-solving with curiosity and innovation. As a parent of a Robinson Middle School student, she understands the importance of fostering a love for learning and looks forward to an exciting summer of STEM exploration!