Our Team: Founders + Directors
Co-Founders: Dr. Mandi Fraley Sonnenberg + David Reid
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Mandi Fraley Sonnenberg, Adjunct Professor at Rockhurst University and Director of STEAM Projects and Education at St. Teresa’s Academy, and David Reid, Education Design Lead and Principal at Multistudio, STEAM Studio began as a space that students of all ages could design, dream, and experience the elevated environment of a professional workplace. STEAM’s first and primary space is located within the architectural firm, Multistudio, where students are encouraged to dream big while surrounded by professional designers, city planners, and architects. In the five years of its presence in the Kansas City area, STEAM went from offering after school programming to expanding to field trips, electives, professional development, and a second space located on campus at Rockhurst University.
Director of Education & Operations: Andrew Corrao
As an award-winning educator, Andrew brings creativity, innovation, and relationship-building to every room he is in. During his time in the classroom with Kansas City Public Schools, he worked to bring opportunities to his students and break through barriers through real-world education. He was recognized for his innovative work with an Excellence in Education Star Educator Award as well as a District Teacher of the Year Finalist. To increase his impact on the community around him, Andrew left the Classroom and joined the non-profit field where he currently serves as the STEM Outreach Consultant with the KC STEM Alliance, as well as serving as the Director of The STEAM Studio. Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in education, entrepreneurship, and marketing and he is excited to bring these skills to The STEAM Studio