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About Us
Generating Curiosity is the Key to motivation and engagement
At Leonardo Apprentice Academy, we believe that education should be accessible to everyone. We strive to provide affordable and high-quality educational resources and services that empower instructors that will support and motivate their students.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
The Academy of Leonardo's Apprentice is a 501(c)(3) that puts real engineering, science, and design work in the hands of high school students who would otherwise never get near it. Students never pay, and cost is never a barrier. Our programs are funded by the professionals and organizations we train.
What We Do
Who We Are
Who We Are
We partner with San Gabriel Valley high schools to run project-based programs in science, engineering, and the arts. Students design, build, and test real work with practicing engineers, scientists, and artists. We train the teachers who carry the programs forward between our visits, and we run summer and semester-long programs at no cost to any student.
The Founder of Leonardo Apprentice Academy
Welcome to Leonardo Apprentice Academy!
In 1993, Peter Romero persuaded AOL to build the Electronic Schoolhouse and launched Space Island, connecting his students with a private school in New Rochelle, New York, and a public school in Sitka, Alaska. It was the first long-distance online educational program of its kind. By 1996, it had reached 2.3 million students and teachers in 40 nations, and that year it was the U.S. Congress that placed the Space Island program into the Library of Congress as a historical event, being the first long-distance online educational program ever launched, alongside recognition from the State of California and JPL/NASA.
Every online course offered today descends from work like that. Mr. Romero was there first.
He holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a focus on instructional design and a B.S. in Information Technology, along with California credentials in Computer Programming and System Design and in Career Technical Education for Media Arts and Technology. Across four decades, including twenty-five years at Don Bosco Technical Institute, he has built project-based programs on one conviction: curiosity creates everything.
He founded The Academy of Leonardo's Apprentice in 2018 to bring that work to students who are least likely to be handed the opportunity. The Academy partners with San Gabriel Valley high schools to put artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, and hands-on engineering in front of teenagers, at no cost to any student.
Our Board
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
At Leonardo Apprentice Academy, our mission is to provide high-quality educational services to students of all ages and backgrounds. We believe that education is the key to unlocking a brighter future for all.
Desiree Romero Secretary
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Our team of experienced educators are passionate about teaching and have a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields. They are dedicated to helping students succeed and reach their full potential.
Michael Dandurand Marketing
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Edward Miles Science-Engineer
We understand that every student is unique and has their own learning style. That's why we offer personalized learning plans tailored to each student's individual needs and goals.
Edward Miles Science-Engineer
Peter Romero, M.Ed. CEO/Founder
Edward Miles Science-Engineer
Ed is VP at ALA who is a science researcher who heads our science and engineering team. His career spans over three decades working for the U.S. Military in San Diego.
Rudy Chavarria, Chairman
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
At Leonardo Apprentice Academy, our mission is to provide high-quality educational services to students of all ages. We believe that education is the key to success, and we strive to help our students achieve their full potential.
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
Our team of experienced educators are passionate about teaching and have a wealth of knowledge in their respective fields. They are dedicated to helping students succeed and reach their full potential.
Ron Teitelbaum CEO of 3DICC
Beverly Royster Educational Consultant
Ron Teitelbaum CEO of 3DICC
Ron is a visionary who was primary in launching ALA. Ron is CEO and Head Engineer for 3DICC. His company provides ALA with their 3D Immersive Environment. He is also the founder and President of U.S. Medical Record Specialist.
Our Partners
