East West

1675 Jon Anderson

Team 1675 would like to nominate Jon Anderson for the 2010 Woodie Flowers award. Jon is an influential member inside and outside of the FIRST community. In his eight years with FIRST Jon mentored four different teams, founded a FIRST support group, created an engineering competition, worked the regional circuit, and is key to our […]

1296 Bruce Charbonneau

There are gifted teachers and effective mentors; few personify both traits like Bruce Charbonneau. Affectionately known as Charb, he has dedicated over 39 years to furthering students’ understanding in STEM principles such as Computer Science, Advanced Engineering Design, and Robotics. He is also the devoted founder & 14-year mentor of Team 1296. For the past 22 years, […]

1369 Rich Berglund

For 13 years Mr. Berglund has inspired 1000’s of FIRST participants. When  asked about his qualities, these participants always say: dedication, communication, and  inspiration.   Mr. B. is instrumental in making STEM dreams come true. When he moved to  Tampa in 2006, he was disappointed to find that one of the most populous counties in  Florida […]

604 Helen Arrington

Helen Arrington is the sole founder, passionate mentor, and enthusiastic leader of the Leland Robotics team, and she has been involved with FIRST for 10 years. Since team 604’s inception, Mrs. Arrington has attended robotics engineering classes on her own time to better prepare herself and the team for the upcoming build season. She gives […]

5803 Evan Morrison

The world is full of great people, and I am glad to have met one of the best, Evan Morrison. During the past four years, Evan has led our team to accomplish many amazing feats on and off the field. Evan truly embodies the core values for FIRST and Apex Robotics.   Evan Morrison started […]

2102 Matt Golman

In 2006, San Dieguito Academy (SDA) alumni Matt Golman attended the Los Angeles Regional and spent the next six months pestering his physics teacher to start an FRC team. Two years later, FRC 2102 Team Paradox became a regional finalist. Matt graduated from SDA and then earned degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Studio Art. Paradox […]

1678 Michael Corsetto

By Megan Yamoah  Since 2008, Michael Corsetto has worked to improve all aspects of Citrus Circuits. His consistent pursuit of excellence fosters our growth as technical leaders, confident communicators, and accomplished project managers. His energetic personality and practiced communication inspires enthusiasm and empowers us to reach our full potential. Under his guidance, the team became […]

3847 Allen Gregory IV

Allen Gregory, mentor to Spectrum 3847, is truly a man who has become a brother, a father, and a friend to all of our team members. Even though we are not tied by blood, we have all bonded through various tubs of grease, paint, and metal shavings. Not only is he our sponsor; he is […]

1675 Jerry Becker

Some great mentors are teachers, some great mentors are machinists, and some great mentors are Gerald Becker. Known on the team as Mr. Jerry Becker, Jerry has been fundamental in making our team who we are. He inspires our students and encourages them to work hard, be innovative and, as he always says, “be you”. […]

1529 Mike Taylor

Teacher by day, mentor by night, and a dedicated family-man, Mike Taylor sets an example for students to emulate even after high school. From 2005-2012, Mike was mainly a one-man team. Team 1529 is thrilled to nominate him for the 2014 Woodie Flowers Award. Taylor, the only PLTW teacher at Southport High, mentions FRC in […]