George Albercook

Dr. George Albercook (Dr. G), the founder of Rocks and Robots, has a Ph.D. in chemistry and 10 years experience building scientific equipment and using it to study atmospheric chemistry in remote areas of the planet. He also worked with the Union of Concerned Scientists as an atmospheric science educator visiting Capitol Hill. George got into robots when he started teaching hands-on science and technology classes to home-school students and at the the Ann Arbor Hands on Science Museum.

Katie Tilton

Katie Tilton, co-owner of Rocks and Robots, earned a B.A. From Hollins College and a teaching certificate from Adrian College. An avid oudoors-woman who has canoed the Hudson Bay and backpacked along the Appalachian Trail. Katie has also participated in robotics competitions and has been pulished in Robot magazine. She has a gift for nurturing the natural curiosity children have, whether in a classroom setting or on outdoor adventures.

Together they provide an environment where students can follow their enthusiasm, exploring, learning, and building the confidence to take on any challenge.