Mr. Nara • Bill Nara is the founder and executive director of CSGA Enrichment, which he established in 2014 after recognizing a significant need for before-and-after school programs and summer programming for K–12 students. With a background as a former high school teacher, Bill’s vision for CSGA was to offer diverse, engaging educational opportunities that would inspire creative thinking, shift mindsets, and foster entrepreneurship.

Starting with just five students in one district, Bill’s initiative has grown to span 11 Minnesota school districts, positively impacting over 1,200 students. Throughout his career, Bill has taught Chess, Tabletop Strategy Gaming, and a variety of other youth activities and programming. His additional expertise includes cartography, CAD drafting, and model building, all of which contribute to his innovative approach to education​.

Mrs. Celiberti • With 35 years of teaching, my journey began with after-school clay classes. From clay to kindergarten and Bible studies, my diverse roles have shaped me. Retired from St. Croix Prep in 2021, I now relish time with my grandchildren, travel, kayaking, reading, and, of course, sculpting in clay!

Ms. Roman • Ms. Roman is a professional artist who has been teaching art in schools for the last thirty years. She loves to see students grow in their creative skills. For this program, she uses her experiences as a graphic artist to teach about design.​

Miss Lisa • I am a life-long jigsaw puzzler and have competed in jigsaw puzzle contests since 2002. The St Paul Winter Carnival is the largest jigsaw puzzle contest in the United States and the teams I compete with have been in the top ten for most of the years I have participated. My claim to fame is that I have competed with 26 different teams in various puzzle contests around the state.  In March, I will compete in the USA National Jigsaw Puzzle contest in San Diego. I have an Elementary Education degree and have worked with children and youth for 18 years. Join in the puzzling fun! 

Jason Lavine is the Associate Executive Director of CSGA Enrichment. Jason instructs a variety of classes, including Chess, Strategy Games, Cooking, and Personal Finance & Investing, bringing his diverse skill set to CSGA’s programming.

Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys playing golf and poker. He is also a proud dog dad to Larry.  

David • David graduated from St. Cloud State with a BA in Film Studies in 2022 and has been teaching students how to unlock their creative spark ever since. A multifaceted instructor, David has worked with students across the Twin Cities to help them discover new passions in computer science, 3D modeling, filmmaking, game design, and more. Outside of teaching, he enjoys taking long road trips to explore the country and gain new perspectives on the world.

Mr. Roman • Minnesota native and former Summer Academy student, Josh Roman, has been working as a professional magician for the past six years. He picked up magic as a hobby while working as a stay-at-home dad. After finding just the right teacher, he quickly moved on to booking his first professional gig. Now, he wants to share his love of magic with you.​

Mr. Jeff • Jeff is a retired science teacher and cross country coach from Fridley High School who has taught Astronomy at Summer Academy for the last 12 years.  He has presented workshops on daytime astronomy at National Science Teachers Association conventions, directed the Astronomy Club at FHS, and is a member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society.  His favorite planet is Earth. Jeff creates an atmosphere of creativity and wonder as students are challenged to Visualize Our World in Space.  He and his wife are headed to Arkansas for the April 8 solar eclipse.

Liam • Liam is a Minnesota history buff. He has a border collie named Scout. His favorite game is Operation. Liam has experience as a Boy Scout camp counselor and is a certified lifeguard.​

Miss Rouzer • Amy has been a dedicated media/library teacher in Fridley since 2012, imparting not just library and tech skills but also igniting curiosity through enrichment programs, with a special passion for animal education. Beyond the shelves, she finds joy in reading and contributes her time to volunteering pursuits.​