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Mentors

OUR

OUR MENTORS

The mentors behind Team 24131 dedicate countless hours helping students grow as engineers, programmers, leaders, and problem-solvers. Their guidance makes everything we accomplish possible.

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Douglas Chappelle

Head Coach | (FTC & FRC) 16 years experience

Specializing in mechanical design and strategic gameplay, Dr. Thorne has guided teams to three state finals and emphasizes the balance between technical excellence and core values.

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Nate Hines

Minutemen Mentor | 3 years Experience

A senior software engineer by day, Sarah helps our students master Java, autonomous algorithms, and efficient vision processing systems for competition robots.

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Jeff Batis

Software Mentor | 4 Years Experience

Marcus leads the electrical and wiring sub-teams, ensuring our robots are robust and reliable while teaching students the fundamentals of circuitry and sensor integration.

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Dave Duncan

software Mentor | (FTC & FRC) 6 Years Experience

With a background in aerospace engineering, Elena mentors students in 3D modeling and rapid prototyping, helping turn complex concepts into physical robot components.

Kerry

Hardware Mentor | 1 Year Experience

With a background in aerospace engineering, Elena mentors students in 3D modeling and rapid prototyping, helping turn complex concepts into physical robot components.

THANK YOU MENTORS

THANK YOU MENTORS

Our mentors make it possible for students to explore STEM, strengthen leadership skills, and tackle engineering challenges. Their dedication has a lasting impact on every member of Team 24131.

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