AP & Post ap computer Science teacher
Mr. Perez
Mr. Perez currently teaches AP Computer Science A as well as two
Post- AP computer science courses: Data Structures and Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence. He was also part of the AP Calculus AB team in previous years.
Years of Teaching
19 (10 at Pine Crest)
Favorite Part of Teaching
Interacting with students, especially while exploring new challenging concepts and encouraging their curiosity and analytical skills.
Fun Fact
"I used to perform as an actor, was part of an improv comedy group, and did a one man show where I played five different characters never leaving the stage. I enjoy playing tennis, music, a good play/movie/podcast/book, and above all, visiting my family in Puerto Rico and Brazil."
head of innovation & entrepreneurship
chapter advisor
chapter advisor
Mrs. Kolettis
Mrs. Kolettis was a lower school science teacher until becoming Head of Innovation upon the subject's introduction into Pine Crest. She has been the TSA chapter advisor for 6 years and is now teaching the high school Social Entrepreneurship course.
Years of Teaching
13 (11 at Pine Crest)
Favorite Part of Teaching
Teaching students how to assess real world problems in a collaborative and communicative way
Fun Fact
"I was on the cover of Teen Vogue as a child and I was an All-American for soccer in college."
Ap computer science teacher
Mrs. Saunders
Mrs. Saunders has taught Computer Science Principles AP at Pine Crest since the course was created. Hundreds of students have begun their journey into the world of computer science through her teaching over the years.
Years of Teaching
12 (6 at Pine Crest)
Favorite Part of Teaching
Teaching students mobile app development using MIT App Inventor
Fun Fact
"A few years ago I was in a teacher program for NASA where I was given the opportunity to run and experiment for my students in zero gravity. The Zero Gravity Jet rose to 20,000 feet and then dived 10,000 feet to simulate the loss of gravity. We did that 32 times during our flight!"