Orbit Earth Expo launched in Wisconsin in 2017. Based in River Falls WI, and Chicago, IL, the program delivers content to elementary and middle schools all over the state. Teachers and administrators love the alignment to WMAS 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 Forward Exams after experiencing Orbit Earth Expo!

Orb, along with his Sun George and his appropriately scaled moon, travel to schools with their teacher friends, Bri Cassellius and Ellie Flessner. Bri was born and raised in Eastern Wisconsin before earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She has over 12 years experience teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms, Title I, and English Language Learning in Kansas and Wisconsin. 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. Bri and Ellie can’t wait to introduce you to Orb!