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Name: Kevin Bihan-Poudec
School: California State University, Los Angeles
Home Town: Perpignan, France
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: I love being able to give kids the tools needed to thrive in today’s digital world. The world of technology is in perpetual motion, and I am honored to teach the next generation of techies how to dance!
About me: I moved to Houston 2 years ago from the French Riviera Ooh La-la! I’ll be a senior at California State University this Fall, majoring Graphic Communications. I did 2 years of college back in France in Multimedia and Graphic Design. I love technology! I’m addicted to CNET newscasts and am constantly looking for ways to improve my iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. I can’t wait to start life in sunny Southern California!
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Name: Aaron "Biggs" Comparetto
School: Lonestar Cypress
Home Town: Houston
Position: Head Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: The cool, creative environment and the entertaining educators employed therein.
About me: Forged from the heart of a collapsing star, Aaron (known as Biggs in the tongues of mortals) applies his prodigious mental powers to teach children the importance of proper coding syntax and the delicate art of game design. During the school months, Biggs enjoys studying computer science and hibernating in the center of the earth.
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Name: Robby Cowell
School: Hamilton College
Home Town: Houston
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space:Wonder space is great because it provides a way for kids to have a fun time while learning useful skills
About me:I am a Chinese and Economics major, but a lifelong tech enthusiast. After finishing my first year at college, I'm looking forward to coming back to Houston and sharing my passion for computers with others as a summer counselor.
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Name: Austin Filak
School: High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Home Town: The Woodlands
Position: Counselor in Training – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: I like that Wonder-Space creates an atmosphere that allows kids to come learn about computers and technology hands on, while still having plenty of fun!
About me: I'm in the HSPVA class of 2012, I'm an instrumentalist, and I partake both Band and Orchestra at my school. I once attended Wonder-Space, and I'm super excited for this summer!
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Name: Truc Huynh
School: Rice University
Home Town: Dallas, TX
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: Wonder-Space offers instructors to help curious individuals learn and use skills usually appear self-taught, like using Photoshop and designing games. Plus–it's super fun!
About me: Next semester, I will be a sophomore at Rice University studying either Civil Engineering/Architecture. I've always enjoyed the creative aspects of daily life, and this last semester I've contributed to several of Rice's public events with simple designs for posters, fliers, and even T-shirts. I also love decorating–anything from rooms to class projects to cakes. Especially cakes. I also have the biggest sweet tooth ever. You'll always find candy (or a candy wrapper) in my purse.
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Name: Hunter Johnson
School: Texas A&M
Home Town: Austin, TX
Position: Head Counselor – Austin
What I like about Wonder-Space: It gives me an opportunity to show kids the wonders you can create with technology, and gives them the ability to make their imagination come alive. At the end of the day though anything to do with computers or video games is just plain fun!
About me: I was born and raised in the coolest town ever, Austin, TX. I am a graduate from Texas A&M with a focus in Education and History. I love anything to do with history and I do my best to spread my knowledge across the populace. On the other hand I consider myself an expert gamer and computer builder extraordinaire and I hope to share these passions with my campers this summer!
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Name: Andrew Louie
School: University of Houston
Home Town: Houston
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: HOUST— Oh wait.. Well, I have to say that Wonder-space is especially awesome because it gives kids (of all ages) the chance to express their inner creativity, and make new friends at the same time!
About me: I'm incredibly intelligent, fun, and charming. Well at least my mom says so! But other than that, you're going to have to just come to the camp and find out for yourself!
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Name: Kevin Maurin
School: Rice University
Home Town: Katy, Texas
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: Wonder-Space is a great way for kids to learn how much technology offers beyond the scope of pure entertainment. Rather than just consuming what technology already offers, they can learn to push technology to accomplish anything they can dream. The power of technology is simply mind-boggling, and I really enjoy helping to boggle minds!
About me: I'm a Computer Science major at Rice University. When I'm not furiously coding or studying for classes, I can be found curled up with a science-fiction or fantasy novel, gaming, or performing with Rice's Marching Owl Band.
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Name: Alex Rodriguez
School: UT Austin
Home Town: Houston, Texas
Position: Counselor – Austin
What I love about Wonder-Space: A place for kids to learn how to create electronic masterpieces? What could be more fun!?
About me: I love making websites but my favorite part is the design phase where I get to see what my website is going to end up looking like. Other than my technological side I love to be outside with my puppy dog!
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Name: Ken Smolinski
School: Rice University
Home Town: Jericho, Vermont
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: The camp environment and the people that work together to make the magic happen.
About me: I am an avid gamer and anime buff. However, I also play a mean clarinet and can swim 7/8ths as fast as Michael Phelps. My favorite video game would have to be Star Ocean, my favorite anime FLCL, my favorite clarinet piece Mozart's Concerto for Clarinet, my favorite race the 400 I.M. I am known as "The Ken-of-All-Trades".
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Name: Wanjun Zhang
School: Houston Community College System
Home Town: Qingdao, China
Position: Counselor – Houston
What I like about Wonder-Space: I love combining technology and fine art. Wonder-Space's rich media environment enables me to instill not only knowledge but also passion for non-traditional and technology-oriented art in campers.
About me: I am going back to school fulltime to pursue a degree in Information Technology after abandoning an initial endeavor at Texas A&M University. After holding full-time jobs in various fields, I have a stronger focus and a complete sense of what I want from life – an IT career and Arduino side projects with photography as a creative outlet.
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