Lou Papai

I have dedicated my 18+ year career to leading & building institutions that create a passion for science learning. I am a talented educational director with VP qualifications in leadership, management, strategic planning, project management and financial systems including revenue generation with grant and proposal writing experience. I’m an educator, communicator and trainer with a unique blend of vision, initiative, and strategic thinking to satisfy the mission to develop programs for the region's community. I have experience creating educational programming from early Childhood Learning to High School and beyond in both formal and informal learning environments with curriculum development and learning theory with strengths in:

• Supervision / Management

• STEM / STEAM Programming

• Strategic Planning / Goal Setting

• Partnerships / Collaborations

• Educational Curriculum / Programs

• Budget Creation / Compliance

• Exceptional Visitors Service

• Technology Integration

• Revenue Generation / Grants / Funding

• Policy & Procedures Management

• Workshop Creation / Implementation

• Volunteer Management / Training

• Educational Standards / Best Practices

• Pre-Service and Educator Training

• Social Media Application

• Evaluation / Metrics

• Project Management

• Community Education

• Exhibit Creation / Assessment

• Program Implementation

• Multitasking / Setting Priorities / Meeting Deadlines

As a hands-on, action-oriented professional, I approach problems and issues with a high degree of integrity, provide good follow through, build cohesive partnerships, champion good ideas, and influence positive outcomes. I'm known for pushing the envelope to create and execute new and unique programming and to contributing to institution-wide planning, budget management, revenue generation, goal-setting, and policy management.