Based in Dayton, OH and Chicago, IL, the program delivers content to elementary and middle schools all over the state. Teachers and administrators love the alignment to Indiana Academics Standards and the unforgettable reference for students. These hard to teach concepts in astronomy are a snap for students when they are recalling information for the ISTEP+ tests after experiencing Orbit Earth Expo!

Orb, along with his Sun George and his appropriately scaled moon, travel to schools with their teacher friends, Pete Dunlap and Ellie Flessner. Pete lives in beautiful Dayton, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from Ohio University and a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Dayton. Pete’s fifteen years in education included nine years teaching elementary and middle school science, and six years as a high school principal. Pete is the founder of Better Learning Education, a publishing company that serves thousands of students every year. Ellie was born in Chicago Illinois and attended Oberlin College in Ohio, graduating with a concentration in education. With over a decade of teaching experience in half a dozen countries, Ellie has made it a mission to bring science (and joy!) into classrooms around the globe. Having taught at almost every level, from pre-k to Ph.D. candidates, Ellie is a firm believer in the power of sensory play and immersive learning as a tool to effectively instill a lifelong love of science for students. Sharing the magic of these STEM programs with tens of thousands of students each year is rewarding and fun!