Our Team

With over 20 years of experience in public school education and administration and a strong background in industry partnerships and workforce development, Dr. Schmidt is uniquely qualified to facilitate professional and program development initiatives in STEM areas. He has managed statewide training programs in the state of Idaho, including the creation of the Dehryl A. Dennis Professional Technical Center, one of the top high school technical educational facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Schmidt joined the PCS education team in 2007 after retiring from the Boise School District.

Sonia Galaviz is a 5th-grade elementary teacher in Boise, Idaho. She has taught in both the primary and intermediate grades and teaches as an adjunct faculty for University of Phoenix and Boise State University. In 2009 she received the honor of Idaho Woman of the Year from the Idaho Business Review. In 2011 Sonia was one of five educators in the nation chosen to receive an award in Excellence in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy from Teaching Tolerance. Sonia serves on the state board for the Idaho Education Association and works with PCS to test curriculum and share STEM education best practices with other educators.

Kory joined PCS Edventures in January 2024 and now supports curriculum development with video production. He has a background as Director of Digital Operations at 20th Century Fox Films and Commercial Production Manager at KIVI-TV (Emmy nomination for editing/videography). Kory also holds degrees in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering and is a Commercial Pilot and USAF Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol Mission Pilot.

In his free time, he enjoys music and family.

Kellie Dean proudly holds a BA in Elementary Education and is certified with the State of Idaho as a K-8 educator. Kellie’s career began with the Meridian School District where she spent 12 years as a classroom teacher. In 2001, Kellie left the classroom to begin her second career in education. She began writing, promoting and implementing an education program for a history museum. After 7 years at the Warhawk Air Museum, Kellie opened another door within the education profession, training teachers and after-school facilitators for PCS Edventures. Today she works as an instructional coach for the Emmett School District and moonlights as a PCS trainer.

Nikki is an Idaho native, receiving a BS in Environmental Policy and Planning from the University of Idaho before becoming an Environmental Education and Science Teacher in Colebrook, Connecticut. After a year of teaching, the world called her abroad so Nikki joined the Peace Corps as an Education Volunteer in a rural village in Tanzania where she taught biology and physics at an all-girls secondary school. After relocating to Boise, Nikki served as the PCS Edventures Lab Director for several years. She now has a Masters in STEM Education and teaches math and computer science at an alternative high school, where she continues to spread her passion for hands-on learning experiences.

Suzy joined PCS Edventures in 2001. From a young age, Suzy was always team-oriented, a leader, a strong communicator and a hard worker who thrived in competitive sports like basketball and volleyball. She went on to play Volleyball at College of Idaho. She then transferred to Boise State University where she continued her studies in Business and Communications. She interned for the CEO of US West and Quest Corporation and became the project director for the WOW program, traveling throughout the state of Idaho training teachers and students how to use the internet.

Suzy is always eager for a good business opportunity. She has performed numerous hands-on workshops for K-12 STEM educators and currently works as a STEM program specialist promoting STEAM and drone education solutions to schools throughout the country.

As Channel Partner Developer, Ryan is responsible for fostering new relationships with the companies and individuals who share an interest in expanding and accelerating STEM education worldwide. Growing up in Southern California, he attended Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. After school, he entered the hardwood lumber industry, building a name for himself in a thriving lumber business with locations throughout California.

In 2016, Ryan moved to Boise, Idaho to explore new opportunities outside of the lumber industry. With the tremendous growth of the STEM fields, he looks forward to seeing just how much he can change the educational landscape through his expansion of the PCS Edventures name, curriculum, products and vision.

Khloe joined PCS Edventures in 2022 as a Sales Coordinator and helps with processing orders, answering customer service calls and planning trade show events. Khloe is an Idaho native, originally from Sandpoint. In high school, she was Sandpoint’s first ever tennis state champion during her senior year in 2017. After high school, she went to Washington State University her freshman year. She then transferred to the University of Idaho where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Sciences and Psychology in 2021. Khloe took on many leadership roles in college including being a peer mentor, the treasurer of the Pre-Physical and Pre-Occupational Therapy Club, and has led many intramural sports. Following college, she took some time to save money and continued working in the food service industry before moving down to Boise in 2021.

In Khloe’s free time she enjoys playing sports, skiing, swimming, hiking, and being outdoors. Since a young age Khloe was extremely interested in STEM education. She is excited to dedicate her work to helping other young students get involved with STEM education.

Amy's journey to PCS Edventures began in Hagerman, Idaho, where she excelled as a high school athlete (her track records with her father are a testament to that!). After earning a Communication degree and Anthropology minor at Boise State University, Amy's dedication to community service led her to the Idaho Special Olympics, where she championed their mission as Director of Development.

Grant writing and orchestrating statewide fundraising events honed her communication and organizational skills. She served on the Board of ECC, managing a UPS Store, and working in healthcare as a Staffing Manager and Treatment Coordinator. Now, Amy enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle (rafting, UTVing, camping, scuba diving) and finds purpose at PCS Edventures, where her background and the company's values perfectly align, particularly their shared commitment to education.

Stephanie brings over 22 years of education experience to her role in event coordination and customer support, ensuring seamless customer experiences and managing high-profile events. Stephanie's passion for education, which began at Boise State University where she pursued a degree in Education, has shaped her career. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys baking and camping with her husband and kids in the beautiful Idaho outdoors, finding balance and inspiration in nature and the creative process of baking.

Since joining PCS Edventures in Spring 2018, Cynthia has used her 25+ years of digital media and marketing expertise to help educators support their students with hands-on STEM learning. Cynthia's commitment to education is rooted in her belief that students thrive when they discover their own skills and abilities, often sparking a lifelong interest in STEM careers.

Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys the beauty of the outdoors with her dogs and good company over a craft beer.

Moira is a Boise native with a bachelor's in IT and Programming. Here at PCS Edventures, she leads and assists with IT and marketing projects. She is well-versed in digital tools and has helped improve websites and databases, direct and edit videos, launch effective marketing campaigns and write both creative blog articles and technical documentation.

In her free time, Moira enjoys writing fiction, drawing, watching cartoons and playing RPGs. You may find her at local comic conventions or art fairs.

Finn joined PCS Edventures in 2022 and has since become a valuable asset to the marketing team. Finn has developed a strong skillset, contributing significantly to projects through their illustration and graphic design expertise. Notably, Finn has also taken a leading role in Reels production, from ideation and storyboarding to the creation of high-quality videos.

Finn spends their free time drawing and exploring vocal synth voice banks for music.

Carolyn joined PCS Edventures in November 2023, bringing over a decade of experience as an elementary art educator. She is dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking in students. Carolyn also has experience in digital marketing, brand management and customer engagement running her own e-commerce business.

In her free time, Carolyn enjoys creating digital art and spending time with her family at the beach.

Our Brand Ambassador, Staci, leads the Educator Spotlight program, showcasing educators across the U.S. and how they use our curriculum. This role combines her Emmy Award-winning writing/producing experience with her commitment to education through school volunteering and substitute teaching. Staci is passionate about connecting with people through storytelling.

On her days off, you’ll find her outdoors with her shaggy sidekick, Rex…or brewing a fresh batch of kombucha.