From Summit School in Winston Salem, NC, Cameron loves to create projects like furniture and tech tinkering. They specialize in classroom making with grades 5–9 and are excited to share their work with the Maker Summit community. Really excited to learn from a new community. Fun fact: eats a bowl of ice cream every single night.

From Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, NC, Louis loves to create projects like digital designs and hands-on activities. They specialize in IT and design, and are excited to share their work with the Maker Summit community. I am most excited to meet other makers and see the things they do. Fun fact: holds a B.A. in Theatre.

Connect: 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiswt/ 

• https://twitter.com/louiswt 

From Onefinity CNC in Dallas, Texas, Stone loves to create projects like prototype parts and tools. They specialize in digital design, CNC routers and lasers, and are excited to share their work with the Maker Summit community. Meeting the people who are teaching the next generation of makers. Fun fact: I'm mixed-handed! (I don't have a dominant hand.)

Connect: 

• IG @stonefinity

• IG @onefinitycnc

• https://onefinitycnc.com 

• https://forum.onefinitycnc.com 

From Statedwoods Co, LLC in West End, NC, Nick loves to create projects like furniture, cabinetry, and anything challenging. They specialize in woodworking, CNC, and laser, and are excited to share their work with the Maker Summit community. Teaching, meeting new people, and challenging my own assumptions. Fun fact: I was a drummer.

 Connect: 

• https://www.statedwoods.com

• IG @statedwoods 

• YT @statedwoods_supply

From Cannon School in Charlotte, NC, Mush loves to create projects like digital design, coding, and physical builds. They specialize in laser, CNC, and microcontrollers, and are excited to share their work with the Maker Summit community. Getting to nerd out with makers who love to teach. Fun fact: lived in the Virgin Islands for a year.

Connect: 

• https://makermush.com 

• IG: @MakerMush 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/mushhughes/ 

From Cannon School in Concord, NC, Lisa loves using her laser cutter to make personalized gifts and is beginning to explore other areas of making. She has experience with laser cutting, 3D printing, epoxy, and basic CNC carving, and is excited to connect with other makers and learn new skills. Fun fact: she ran a marathon last weekend!

Connect: Happy to share elementary-level makerspace resources and chat with anyone getting started!

• IG @lisa.m.18

From MICDS in St. Louis, Brian loves to create both functional and sculptural ceramics. He specializes in studio arts, scenic arts for theater, and woodworking, and is excited to share his knowledge with the Maker Summit community. Fun fact: some of his early artwork was reviewed in The New York Times.

Connect:

• IG @brianpurlee

From West End, NC, Brittney uses her art to explore the human condition and its relationship with nature through rich, textural mixed media. She specializes in epoxy, painting, and drawing, and is excited to help others integrate epoxy into their art education. Fun fact: she has a pet bunny who is 11 years old.

Connect:

• https://brittneycarboneart.com

• IG @brittneycarbone.art

• YT @brittneycarboneart

• TT @brittneycarboneart

• FB @brittneycarboneart

From Greensboro Day School in Greensboro, NC, Dana loves working side-by-side with students and faculty on creative projects. She’s exploring 3D printing, Glowforge, Cricut, and will soon dive into woodworking and welding in their brand new makerspace. Fun fact: Dana was involved in AI during its early stages.

Connect:

• IG @danasmith5401

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-smith-5a47b025/ 

From Parish Episcopal School in Dallas, TX, Megan enjoys woodworking and making everything from lathe-turned bowls and epoxy boards to custom game sets and perfume. She specializes in laser engraving and woodshop tools, and is excited to gather ideas and techniques from fellow makers. Fun fact: she studied perfumery in Grasse, France, and started teaching in Shanghai.

Connect:

• IG @parishstem

• IG @mswilliamsparish 

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganwilliamsedu/ 

From Hawken School in Cleveland, Ohio, Kara loves to get creative—especially with epoxy and laser cutting. She specializes in tools like the laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, Cricut, and basic woodworking, and is excited to connect with others who share a passion for making. Fun fact: Kara loves photography, traveling, and being adventurous.

Connect:

• IG @hawkenfabplay

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-gehring/ 

From Cannon School in Concord, NC, Leigh loves crafting anything out of wood—from unique lathe-turned pieces to power carving and epoxy creations that push creative limits. He specializes in woodturning and power carving, often blending traditional craftsmanship with modern tools like CNCs and lasers. Leigh is most excited about the powerful energy that comes from bringing passionate makers together and believes what we learn together can ripple out into classrooms and communities. Fun fact: He’s named after Everest pioneer George Leigh Mallory—and that spirit of adventure definitely stuck.

Connect:

• IG @thetinkerteacher