Our Team – STEM and Robotics Center

Meet our Team

JaneLLE

Hello! My name is Janelle Lorenzen, and I am so excited to bring STEM education and robotics classes to the Northshore. I have been coaching K-12 robotics with FIRST programs since 2016 when I started my first FLL Challenge team for my sons and their friends. One year later, I added two more teams, and the rest is history. Nothing brings me more joy than watching a child persevere through challenges to find success. From coaching to volunteering, being a part of FIRST has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I hope that your child finds as much joy in it as I do.

I am honored to have been inducted into the FLL Razorback Open Invitational Mentor Hall of Fame in 2023 and was recognized as the Louisiana FTC Compass Award Winner in 2024 for outstanding mentorship.

My passion for robotics stems from my love of mathematics and problem-solving. As a former high school math teacher and PreK-12 math education professor, I enjoy sharing my knowledge of mathematics with students so that they can deepen their understanding of math and see the applications of it in their lives.

ERIC

Hi! My name is Eric Lorenzen, and I’ve been participating in FIRST robotics programs since 2016. I was a member of FLL Challenge team, Cyber Crocs, for 5 years and recently completed my 6th year in FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) with Event Horizon. I am currently pursuing an Associate Degree in 3D Design Technology at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

I started helping and mentoring FLL Explore and Challenge teams during my 2nd year of FLL and was even inducted into the FLL Razorback Open Invitational Mentor Hall of Fame in 2022. I love to give back to FIRST by volunteering at local, regional, and international events, including serving as an FLL Referee and Field Resetter at the FIRST World Championship.

From learning about core values and Gracious Professionalism to technical skills in design and CAD, being a part of FIRST has positively impacted me in so many ways. I couldn’t imagine my life without FIRST!

The STEM and Robotics Center offers after-school and homeschool robotics classes, weekend STEM nights, and STEM summer camps for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. We also offer homeschool math and science classes for students in grades 6 and up.

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