Brains & Motion Education
Legacy Christian School, 420 Allegan Circle, San Jose, CA 95123
About
Brains & Motion Education offers whole-child enrichment programs that blend STEAM learning, sports, and social-emotional learning in every lesson. The program uses hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful physical activity, supported by an expertly crafted curriculum and heavily vetted instructors and coaches. Brains & Motion Education has empowered 100,000 students and works with 1,100 schools through guided recess, summer camps, and before and after-school programs for grades K–8.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education states that its mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending STEAM adventures with sports and outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. Programs are described as whole-child enrichment that blends STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration, with social-emotional learning built into every lesson and a focus on 21st-century competencies, academic growth, emotional well-being, social development, and physical health.
Instructors at Brains & Motion Education are trained in their specific subject areas as well as in child development and safety protocols. They receive extensive training in both their subjects and child development, along with continuous professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. Every instructor candidate goes through rigorous vetting, including extensive background checks.
Brains & Motion Education has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide. It partners with schools and districts, including school and district leaders and school administrators, to bring enrichment programs such as before and after-school programs and structured recess to school campuses.
The leadership team includes Bart Epstein, CEO; Frank Bonanno, CFO; Kristopher Kasper, COO; Lori Todd, VP of Sales; Jody Nova, VP of Product & Curriculum; Charissa Murphy, VP of Finance; Kirsten Tamura, Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service; Sarah Esquivel, Director of Sales Operations; Amanda Wright, Operations Director; Jessica De Arcos, Operations Director; Casie DiCenso, Director of Summer Camps; Mallory Davis, Director of Training & Development; and Trey Thompson, Director of Sales, West.
A parent testimonial on Trustpilot describes the program as “so well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s child enjoys attending each day. The same testimonial highlights that the parent views the program as “much more enriched than your average after care program” and mentions that the instructors are “all great,” specifically naming Ms. Sierra as helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loving her work.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education states that its mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending STEAM adventures with sports and outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. Programs are described as whole-child enrichment that blends STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration, with social-emotional learning built into every lesson and a focus on 21st-century competencies, academic growth, emotional well-being, social development, and physical health.
Instructors at Brains & Motion Education are trained in their specific subject areas as well as in child development and safety protocols. They receive extensive training in both their subjects and child development, along with continuous professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. Every instructor candidate goes through rigorous vetting, including extensive background checks.
Brains & Motion Education has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide. It partners with schools and districts, including school and district leaders and school administrators, to bring enrichment programs such as before and after-school programs and structured recess to school campuses.
The leadership team includes Bart Epstein, CEO; Frank Bonanno, CFO; Kristopher Kasper, COO; Lori Todd, VP of Sales; Jody Nova, VP of Product & Curriculum; Charissa Murphy, VP of Finance; Kirsten Tamura, Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service; Sarah Esquivel, Director of Sales Operations; Amanda Wright, Operations Director; Jessica De Arcos, Operations Director; Casie DiCenso, Director of Summer Camps; Mallory Davis, Director of Training & Development; and Trey Thompson, Director of Sales, West.
A parent testimonial on Trustpilot describes the program as “so well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s child enjoys attending each day. The same testimonial highlights that the parent views the program as “much more enriched than your average after care program” and mentions that the instructors are “all great,” specifically naming Ms. Sierra as helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loving her work.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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