Akin Alston—Saturday STEAM Academy

“Fear no number.”
–Akin Alston

Akin Alston (he/him) has been connected to this community since 2014. For over 30 years, he has developed new community-based initiatives and services to support higher mathematics and STEAM achievement—particularly in communities of color. He has an innovative, charismatic and unconventional approach to mathematics teaching and learning.

Akin works continually to build professional relationships with an extensive network of educators. This includes legislators, advocates, and professionals in STEAM relevant fields; as well as parents and executives with shared desire to reform our nation’s educational system and standards of achievement.

Akin earned his B.A. from Howard University and his K-8 teaching certification from Western Washington University. He founded eMode Learning Foundation (now Zeno Math) and  Engageable Designs (home of the Mathematical Renaissance) where he is currently a master teacher. He is also a consultant for Seattle Public Schools as well Highline and North Seattle Colleges.

Saturday STEAM Academy is for students in grades 3-5 seeking more math support and other STEAM opportunities. SSA meets most Saturdays at PSCS from 9:30-11:30am during the school year. You must contact Akin and Engageable Designs to get on the list.