About Us
Our Mission
The mission of NorthShore Robotics is to foster and encourage a passion for STEAM education in our students and community. We enable our students to explore STEAM subjects in the world around them and guide them through lessons in programming, designing, building and application of the engineering process.
We encourage a culture of camaraderie, determination, positivity, respect, and the pursuit of personal and team excellence. Students participate in robotics competition to apply and demonstrate their skills, to lead by example, to encourage the involvement of their peers and further the mission of our organization.
Meet the Board!
David Shapiro
David Shapiro is a technical leader with over 20 years’ experience leading technology teams from diverse groups worldwide. His Passion is in ensuring STEAM education and job opportunities grow in the state of Louisiana and as a state, we become a hub for innovation and technology…
Miranda Burbridge
Born and raised in the Midwest and now residing in New Orleans, Miranda loves an adventure and a good challenge. She worked her way into tech via customer support. She is excited to learn as much as possible and look forward to having a illustrious career in data science…Kim DiMercurio
Kim is an independent business owner with over 20 years of experience navigating the ever-changing world of business and technology. Having seen firsthand how advances in technology continue to shape careers, industries, and opportunities, she is passionate about helping prepare the next generation for what comes. Kim is committed to expanding access to STEM education and ensuring all children, regardless of background or circumstance, have the opportunity to learn, explore, and build skills that can shape their future.
Katelyn Self
Katelyn is a digital marketing strategist and technology educator with a passion for connecting families, volunteers, and community partners to meaningful opportunities in STEM education. As Community Liaison, she leads the organization’s marketing, outreach, partnerships, and public engagement while helping expand access to robotics programs throughout the community.
Melissa Olsen
Dr. Melissa Olsen is a Doctor of Pharmacy and dedicated VEX IQ coach entering her second season with us. As our Coach Liaison, she serves as the voice of our coaching team, fostering collaboration, supporting coach development, and helping ensure every coach has the resources and representation needed to empower student success.
Join Us!
Check out all our volunteer opportunities here:
NorthShoreRobotics.org/volunteer
Community Outreach
Florida Parish Juvenile Detention Center
VEX123 Classes – Coming soon!
Boys & Girls Club (Slidell, LA)
FIRST Robotics Classes established – 2023
This is an exciting program with the Slidell Boys & Girls Club and is a pilot for more clubs. We are providing Robotics Education Classes, Coach training and support for their in-house program. This sets the stage for educational enrichment this year and competitive participation in as interest and participation grows.
St. Helena Public Schools
Support for Existing Robotics – 2023
St. Helena Public Schools has a high quality program where they need help with equipment and further mentorship. Fostering growth of STEAM throughout south Louisiana is critical to change our region for the good and NorthShore Robotics is happy to help established programs with mentorship, equipment and guidance.
Lighthouse Ranch for Boys
FIRST Robotics Classes – Coming soon!
NorthShore Robotics is happy to enhance the Boys Ranch. Their well established high quality program for boys ages 12-17 will extend the kinds of critical thinking education and job related skills that are already provided for these young men.
Brighthouse Learning Academy
VEXIQ Robotics team established – 2023
We’re proud to have partnered with the Brighthouse Learning Academy to create the world’s first-ever VEX Robotics team catering exclusively to twice-exceptional (2E) students. This groundbreaking initiative is poised to inspire and engage e2 youth on a global scale.
We Support YOU!
Northshore Robotics is always looking to help extend STEAM Robotics to communities in need, if you are on board to Gear Kids Up for Success please contact us via email, phone or through the form below. We look forward to working with you!
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