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About the Instructors

Just "google" Steve Spangler and you'll spend the better part of a night watching segments from his television show, reading his articles and browsing over 300 of his hands-on science creations. As a leading expert in early childhood science education and inquiry-based learning, Steve Spangler is the catalyst that drives the ever-changing Boot Camp curriculum. Just visit the website to see Steve in action. Watch the videos

Julie Gintzler is our early childhood specialist. After teaching full-day kindergarten for over 20 years, she joined our staff full-time. She earned a Master's degree in Teaching & Leadership, a Bachelor's in Elementary Education with an endorsement in Kindergarten and an Associate's degree in Music Theory.  Julie consistently receives rave reviews from participants who attend her Story Time Slime seminar and teacher training workshops she does around the county on integrating science and children's literature.

Doug Hodous is best known for his eye-catching demonstrations and environmental hands-on science activities. Throughout his 30 years of teaching science, Doug has received numerous awards and is a frequently requested speaker at schools and science workshops. His practical advice and hands-on teaching experience make him a wonderful asset to Science in the Rockies.