Hi! I’m Alexander Roman, a lifelong STEM advocate, veteran teacher, and maker lab innovator with over a decade of experience bringing hands-on learning to life.
A lifelong STEM advocate, veteran teacher, and hands-on learning enthusiast with over a decade of experience helping schools bring physical, project-based education to life.
As an American-trained educator living in the south of France, I specialize in designing immersive STEM experiences that spark curiosity and confidence—through robotics, engineering, 3D design, drones, and maker lab integration. My goal? To help schools and students engage with STEM the way it’s meant to be learned: by doing.
How It All Started
My journey into hands-on STEM wasn’t carefully planned—it began with curiosity and a deep love for problem-solving. I’ve always been a kinesthetic learner. Sitting still and listening never worked for me. I needed to build something, take it apart, put it back together—feel it—to really understand.
That’s why, when I was gifted a 3D printer with zero instructions and one simple challenge—figure it out—I dove in headfirst. The thrill of tinkering, debugging, and finally creating something real was a game-changer. It reminded me that learning isn’t about memorizing—it’s about making.
From there, things grew fast. One year, I helped students design and print custom casings for Fitbit-style circuits. The next, we were redesigning drones—flying them, modeling new parts, printing prototypes, testing again. Every challenge brought the classroom to life and made STEM tangible in ways worksheets never could.
That’s the power of hands-on STEM. Whether it’s a robot, a 3D print, a drone flight, or a marble run powered by math and code—these experiences give students ownership over their learning. Especially those, like me, who learn best by building and doing.
This is why I do what I do. I want to help schools create the kind of learning environments that spark excitement, curiosity, and resilience. Because when kids see that they can build real things, they start to believe they can build real futures.
Professional Highlights
Over the years, I’ve led a variety of innovative projects and educational initiatives:
Veteran STEM Educator: Over 10 years of classroom experience teaching math, technology, and engineering to students ages 10-18.
International Baccalaureate Expertise: Trained in the IB program and mentored students through the IB Diploma program, ensuring alignment with rigorous academic standards.
3D Printing Innovator: Built maker labs from scratch, integrated 3D printers into classrooms, and developed engaging, project-based STEM curricula.
Technology Integration Leader: Implemented educational technologies across diverse learning environments, training teachers and mentoring global teams to adopt cutting-edge tools.
EdTech Leadership: Led digital product development, curriculum design, and video production for online learning platforms.
Credentials & Education
Master’s in Education (Mathematics concentration), Holy Family University, USA
Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Graphic Design), West Chester University, USA
Certified and experienced in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program
What I Do Today
Today, I combine my STEM background, EdTech expertise, and love for hands-on learning to help schools bring physical, project-based STEM education to life. From building robotics and engineering labs to leading drone challenges and 3D design projects, I create custom programs that empower students to build, tinker, and solve real-world problems.
Based in the south of France, I work with schools across Europe and beyond—offering on-site support, curriculum development, and educator training to help teams unlock the full potential of their STEM tools and spaces.
Ready to bring hands-on STEM into your classroom or camp?
Book a free discovery call below and let’s build something amazing.