About
Brains & Motion Education offers programs that blend STEAM activities with sports and outdoor movement. The program uses an expertly crafted curriculum that includes social-emotional learning in every lesson and incorporates guided recess as part of its year-round programs. Programs combine STEAM, movement, communication, and collaboration and are structured as whole-child enrichment for grades K–8 and STEAM, sports, and SEL-powered programs for grades TK–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 exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development that includes intellectual and physical growth in a fun, inclusive environment. Instructors and coaches are heavily vetted, receive extensive training in their subject areas and in child development, and complete background checks and rigorous vetting processes, with continuous professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. The organization reports 1,100 school partnerships, is trusted by families and schools nationwide, and has served 100,000 students. The leadership team includes CEO Bart Epstein, CFO Frank Bonanno, COO Kristopher Kasper, VP of Sales Lori Todd, VP of Product & Curriculum Jody Nova, VP of Finance Charissa Murphy, Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service Kirsten Tamura, Director of Sales Operations Sarah Esquivel, Operations Directors Amanda Wright and Jessica De Arcos, Director of Summer Camps Casie DiCenso, Director of Training & Development Mallory Davis, and Director of Sales, West, Trey Thompson. A parent review on Trustpilot from Kristen describes the program as well rounded across the STEAM range, notes that her son enjoys attending each day, and highlights an instructor, Ms. Sierra, as helpful, kind, bright, and clearly enthusiastic about her work.
Last updated February 12, 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 exciting STEAM adventures with sports and joyful outdoor movement, with a focus on holistic development that includes intellectual and physical growth in a fun, inclusive environment. Instructors and coaches are heavily vetted, receive extensive training in their subject areas and in child development, and complete background checks and rigorous vetting processes, with continuous professional development to stay current with educational practices and techniques. The organization reports 1,100 school partnerships, is trusted by families and schools nationwide, and has served 100,000 students. The leadership team includes CEO Bart Epstein, CFO Frank Bonanno, COO Kristopher Kasper, VP of Sales Lori Todd, VP of Product & Curriculum Jody Nova, VP of Finance Charissa Murphy, Director of Talent Acquisition & Customer Service Kirsten Tamura, Director of Sales Operations Sarah Esquivel, Operations Directors Amanda Wright and Jessica De Arcos, Director of Summer Camps Casie DiCenso, Director of Training & Development Mallory Davis, and Director of Sales, West, Trey Thompson. A parent review on Trustpilot from Kristen describes the program as well rounded across the STEAM range, notes that her son enjoys attending each day, and highlights an instructor, Ms. Sierra, as helpful, kind, bright, and clearly enthusiastic about her work.
Last updated February 12, 2026.
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