Let's meet your Innovation Educators!
Bri Livingood, Lead Instructor
Madeline Briere, App Instructor
Madeline Briere, App Instructor
As a mom to two awesome inventors and a former school principal and classroom educator, Bri is passionate about invention education and all that it brings to whole-child learning. She is currently the Director of Digital Learning for NextMinds and a dedicated invention education researcher. In this role, Bri leads the At Home Innovation p
As a mom to two awesome inventors and a former school principal and classroom educator, Bri is passionate about invention education and all that it brings to whole-child learning. She is currently the Director of Digital Learning for NextMinds and a dedicated invention education researcher. In this role, Bri leads the At Home Innovation program, bringing accessible innovation education to students across the world. Her research and professional work focus on building inventive skills across the transdisciplinary aspects of K–12 education. Bri oversees all curriculum and runs many of the core At Home Innovation digital programs.
Madeline Briere, App Instructor
Madeline Briere, App Instructor
Madeline Briere, App Instructor
A full-time software developer at Google, Madeline still makes time to help bring innovation education programs to kids across the nation. A past Invention Convention inventor herself, Maddie helps guide inventors through the Appventions program.
Byron Francis Jr., CAD Instructor
Byron Francis Jr., CAD Instructor
Byron Francis Jr., CAD Instructor
Byron is no stranger to the invention process, currently holding a provisional patent for his Senior Capstone project where he and his team created a novel catheter device. Now, he is excited to teach young, fellow inventors how to bring their creations to life
Amanda Luff, Invention Educator
Byron Francis Jr., CAD Instructor
Byron Francis Jr., CAD Instructor
Amanda is an elementary education teacher with a deep passion for helping children grow, learn, and discover their potential. As a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to live and move across many places, gaining a global perspective on education, culture, and the diverse ways children learn. Currently living in India, she continu
Amanda is an elementary education teacher with a deep passion for helping children grow, learn, and discover their potential. As a military spouse, she has had the opportunity to live and move across many places, gaining a global perspective on education, culture, and the diverse ways children learn. Currently living in India, she continues to nurture her love for teaching and innovation in learning.