Brains & Motion Education
Southern Hills Middle School, 1500 Knox Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
About
Brains & Motion Education offers programs that blend STEAM-focused learning with sports and guided outdoor movement. The program includes summer camps, before and after-school programs, and structured recess time, all built around hands-on learning, collaborative play, and joyful physical activity. Every lesson includes social-emotional learning (SEL) and is based on an expertly crafted curriculum that combines STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education offers programs for grades TK–8 that focus on intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, and are designed to build 21st-century competencies while supporting academic growth, emotional well-being, social development, and physical health. The organization provides expanded learning programs for students, including guided and structured recess offerings, and offers financial assistance in Illinois with scholarship applications available.
Instructors and coaches at Brains & Motion Education are trained in their specific subject areas as well as child development and safety protocols. They receive extensive training in both their subject areas and child development, along with continuous professional development to stay current with the latest educational practices and techniques. Instructors undergo extensive background checks and rigorous vetting processes.
Brains & Motion Education’s mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. The organization has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide, partnering with schools and districts through expanded learning programs and school partnerships.
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.
One parent review on Trustpilot describes the program as “so well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s son enjoys his time each day and that the instructors are “all great,” highlighting Ms. Sierra as helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loving what she does.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
Brains & Motion Education offers programs for grades TK–8 that focus on intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development, and are designed to build 21st-century competencies while supporting academic growth, emotional well-being, social development, and physical health. The organization provides expanded learning programs for students, including guided and structured recess offerings, and offers financial assistance in Illinois with scholarship applications available.
Instructors and coaches at Brains & Motion Education are trained in their specific subject areas as well as child development and safety protocols. They receive extensive training in both their subject areas and child development, along with continuous professional development to stay current with the latest educational practices and techniques. Instructors undergo extensive background checks and rigorous vetting processes.
Brains & Motion Education’s mission is to spark kids’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning by blending exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development in a fun, inclusive environment. The organization has 1,100 school partnerships and is trusted by families and schools nationwide, partnering with schools and districts through expanded learning programs and school partnerships.
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.
One parent review on Trustpilot describes the program as “so well rounded providing activities across the entire STEAM range,” and notes that the parent’s son enjoys his time each day and that the instructors are “all great,” highlighting Ms. Sierra as helpful, kind, very bright, and clearly loving what she does.
Last updated March 16, 2026.
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