About Square One 

We are only as good as our team here at Square One. From our Board members to our Staff we are committed to providing outstanding STEM Learning Opportunities for the Teachers and Students of the “Square One Nation”, and building the High-Tech Talent Supply Chain for our Post Secondary and Industry Partners. 

Square One’s Mission:

“Develop the next generation technical workforce

by empowering teachers with real-world resources

and engaging students through authentic hands-on, project-based learning”

Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Chairperson: Deniada Nikollari, WSP Michigan
Vice Chair: Michael Klein, Macomb Intermediate Schools
Secretary: Paul Drummond, Macomb Intermediate Schools (Retired)
Treasurer: Michelle Brower, Stout
Dan DuBois, Michigan International Speedway
Will Sommerville, Light Guide
Brandon Tucker, Washtenaw Community College
Mike Tucker, Intel Corporation (Retired)
Brendan Cahill, Dykema
Deniada Nikollari, WSP Michigan
Mike Klein, Macomb ISD / MiSTEM Director (Retired)
Michael Bell, DTE Energy
DeAnte Thompkins, Thrivent

 

Executive Director
Barb Land
Program
Jason Beatty, Program Director
Gordie Culver, Program Manager
Michelle Zemke, Operations Coordinator
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Project Specialists:
Full-Scale Innovative Vehicle Design
Jim Schirmer, Wayne Westland Schools (Retired)
Autonomous Innovative Vehicle Design
Steve Dickie, Dearborn Divine Child High School

Mini Innovative Vehicle Design Racing

Bob Smitka, Roseville Schools
V2X Innovative Vehicle Design
Jacob Dohrmann, Reese Schools
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles & Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design
Bill Grimm, Oak Park High School (Retired)

Intermediate ROV 

Keith Forton, Traverse City Schools (Retired)
Drone Innovative Vehicle Design
Steve Smitka, Oakland Schools Technical Campus
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Past Leadership:
Chairman Emeritus
Len Tedesco, Oakshott Engineering
Joe Ziomek, JFZ and Associates
Jerry Rivard
Executive Director Emeritus
Karl Klimek
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Memberships:

Square One is a proud member of:

Council of Michigan Foundations
Detroit Regional Chamber
ITS Michigan
Michigan Nonprofit Association

Years Established

Completed Challenges

 “I am so proud to be a part of the Square One Education Network because it has further influenced my interest in engineering as a whole. I am always happy when I go to competition, whether we win or not, because I believe that’s what Square One Education Network values, is for the up and coming engineers to have a wonderful experience involving engineering!”

C. Grant, Oak Park High School

Contact Us

26100 American Drive, Suite 607 Southfield MI 48034

248.736.7537

Jason@squareonenetwork.org