Summary
Mike Pesavento is an experienced educator and problem solver with over a decade transforming STEM and critical thinking education, currently helping students become more effective learners at the Center for Advanced STEM Studies in Redmond. His background spans founding an educational consultancy, directing technology and robotics programs at Woodstock School, and applied research as a software architect at NASA, reflecting a rare blend of pedagogical leadership and technical rigor. Trained in theoretical and mathematical physics, he brings analytical depth to curriculum design and hands-on STEM projects, often crafting creative solutions to complex learning challenges. Known for divergent thinking, he pairs curiosity-driven innovation with practical classroom impact, preparing students for real-world problem solving.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute