Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs Staff

We have several full-time professional staff who work year round to plan and support summer programs and other outreach activities. During our programs, we get the entire WPI community involved, utilizing our faculty and coaches to instruct, and our undergraduate students to serve as counselors.

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Sue Sontgerath

Suzanne M. Sontgerath

Director of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs
Undergraduate Admissions
Office: Bartlett Center
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4900
Sue is originally from Western Massachusetts but now live in the Worcester area. She is a WPI alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and also holds a Master of Education degree from  Worcester State University. While working as an engineer,  Sue had some incredible opportunities which included working for companies that manufactured everything from space shuttle parts for NASA to carabineers for mountain climbing. After taking some time off to raise her children, she returned to WPI in 2008, which was bit like coming home. ... View Profile

Nicole Michelle Anterni

Dir of Sponsorships & Events
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Phone: +1 (508) 8314900
Nicole joined WPI in January 2018 and is responsible for the TouchTomorrow festival, which is an annual event that introduces STEM and robotics to students K-12.  She is excited to be in a position that inspires children and opens new doors to opportunities for them.  Before coming to WPI, Nicole worked at UMass and various non-profit organizations. View Profile
Andreas Armenis

Andreas Armenis

Assistant Director, Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Andreas Armenis joined the Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs at WPI in 2019 as the Assistant Director of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs. In his role, he works to support the Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs in a variety of functional areas including marketing and communication, staffing and development, and K-12 outreach support initiatives. He has served in a higher education setting in a variety of capacities including residence life, student involvement, leadership development, and multicultural affairs. ... View Profile

Stephanie Cunningham

Professional Learning Lead PLTW
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Stephanie joined the Office of Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs in the spring of 2020 as the Project Lead The Way Professional Learning Lead. In this role she helps coordinate professional development for Massachusetts PLTW teachers as well as oversees the PLTW training that occurs every summer at WPI. Stephanie regularly visits PLTW classrooms across The Commonwealth providing teachers support and coaching.  Prior to becoming the PLTW lead at WPI, Stephanie was an elementary school teacher. She worked as a second grade teacher and then an elementary science teacher for six years. ... View Profile
Ryan Meadows

Ryan Nicole Meadows

Associate Director, Summer Programs
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Ryan Meadows joined the Office of Pre-collegiate Outreach Programs in 2017 as an Associate Director. She joined WPI after working with other university pre-college programs and supporting students with their first-year transition, adhering to community standards, strengthening leadership skills, and developing independence. ... View Profile
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Jenna Noel-Grinshteyn

Jenna Noel-Grinshteyn

Assoc Dir of Outreach Programs
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Office: Bartlett Center
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4900
Jenna's background is in secondary education where she always loved the interaction with students in the middle and high school grades. She has been in the Enrollment Management field for over 10 years. Jenna is passionate about her work in higher education because she is able to teach and mentor students who are looking to continue their education after high school. Here at WPI, she is constantly amazed by what the students achieve academically as well as socially that enables them to be the leaders of the future. ... View Profile
Jesse Rives

Jesse Warren Rives

Administrative Assistant V
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Phone: +1 (508) 8314900
Jesse’s background involves elementary and middle school education through museum field trips.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Keene State College and a Masters of Arts in Art History from the University of Stony Brook.  Before coming to WPI, Jesse coordinated school group tours at the former Higgins Armory Museum and the Worcester Art Museum.  Through the creation of specialized tours offerings at the museums, he recognized the importance of the STEM pipeline and is thrilled to be working at WPI with children as they are introduced to Science, Tech ... View Profile
Suzette Santiago

Suzette Santiago

Program Manager
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs
Office: Bartlett Center
Phone: +1 (508) 8315000 x4900
Suzette has a background in Sales and Marketing communications, she joined WPI Summer Programs back in 2013. She is very passionate about outreach and community service.  During her spare time she volunteers at HighPointe Church co-leading a few ministries and spending time with her family. View Profile
Pre-Collegiate Outreach Programs at: https://www.wpi.edu/academics/pre-collegiate

Mass Academy's Summer Programs

Several other programs hosted at WPI are run through Mass Academy, including Intellect Quest. 

Learn more about Mass Academy, their programs and their staff