About STEAMworks
STEAMworks is a unique program which offers exciting and educational classes with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to those in the Leesburg and surrounding areas. STEAMworks specializes in Summer classes at our facility and Direct-to-you classes at schools and daycares.
At STEAMworks the focus is on providing small group, engaging instruction in meaningful ways. Individual attention and assistance are key to helping students grow academically and personally and we strive to provide that to every student in every class. Many of our classes have not only a teacher but also a trained high school assistant in the room.
the STEAMworks team
Bart Nash
Owner/Teacher
Originally from northern Indiana, just outside South Bend (Go Notre Dame!), Bart began his teaching career at a high school near his hometown. Looking to get away from the cold winters, he moved to Leesburg, Florida to be near family in 2008. After having taught Technology and Intro to Robotics in middle school for nearly a decade in the Leesburg area, he transferred to the south end of Lake County where he currently teaches Automation and Production/ Robotics at Lake Minneola High School. He also mentors and coaches multiple highly successful robotics teams from Elementary to High School in public schools and private settings. Currently his passion project is converting a school bus into a family RV.
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FIRST Robotics (FRC) Mentor & Coach for Team 4065 - The Nerds of Prey
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2013 VEX Robotics World Championship Volunteer of the year
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STEM Hall of Fame Inductee
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Rookie Teacher of the Year 2009
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Superintendent's Achievement Award
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Carnegie Mellon Robotics Certificate Instructor
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Solidworks CAD Certified
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PLTW Digital Electronics Instructor certified
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Hobbies include: rebuilding antique cars, adventure racing, and geocaching
Ashley Nash
Owner/Manager
Born and raised in Leesburg, Ashley has always had a strong focus in the arts, specifically dance, music, and commercial design. After receiving degrees in Business as well as Education, Ashley started her teaching career in Lake County public schools working with special education students. Having always worked in the Leesburg area, over the years she taught students in Elementary and Middle School focusing on those served in Exceptional Student Education programs. Obtaining a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Ashley took various positions on School Leadership teams eventually moving to a position with the Exceptional Student Education Department at the Lake County Schools District Office.
Bart and Ashley started Nash Consulting, LLC in 2017 and provided robotics and education based engineering support to private schools. STEAMworks FL opened in the summer of 2020 to provide summer and after school STEAM based programs for students in Leesburg and the surrounding areas.
Together Bart and Ashley have 4 children ranging from newborn to high school and one very active dog. They enjoy traveling as a family, hiking, canyoneering, and visiting unique locations. Currently they are working on building a "skoolie" to use on road trips.
Summer Program Teachers
Rebecca Lewis
Shelly Meneses
Both Ms. Lewis and Mrs. Meneses are currently employed as Elementary educatators in south Lake County. All class instructors are actively employed in teaching roles and certified with the State of Florida Department of Education. All employees receive annual background checks and screenings.