James and Carrie Lewis
Owners
Carrie Lewis, DEd, MAEd
Owner, Teacher
Maker Faire Article:
Carrie Lewis grew up in San Francisco and spent the past 15 years inspiring learners through hands-on STEM and maker education. As a fifth-grade teacher, I love experiential learning and helping students discover their creativity, confidence, and potential.
I hold a Master’s in Education and am completing my Doctorate in Education, with a focus on STEM identity and inclusive learning opportunities. As a Climate Reality Leader trained by Al Gore, I am passionate about environmental stewardship and inspiring students to care for our planet.
I believe learning by doing sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and empowers students to create a better world.
James Lewis, Owner, Teacher, and Maker
James Lewis, a San Francisco native, is an avid maker who loves teaching, building, and learning alongside others. With a strong interest in engineering, architecture, and hands-on design, James brings curiosity and creativity to every maker experience.
He has a deep love for reading, science, and history. He frequently uses books and storytelling to help students understand that design is a process that involves imagination, iteration, problem-solving, and persistence. By connecting to stories and real-world examples, James helps learners see how ideas grow, change, and improve over time.
Brian Kaplan - Creator of the Mobile Maker Club, Retired 2026
Marin Independent Journal Article:
Marin’s Mobile Maker Man: ‘It’s like a 21st-century shop.’
Novato man turning kids around Marin into makers
https://www.marinij.com/2019/03/23/marins-mobile-maker-man-its-like-21st-century-shop/
I am a lifelong Marin County resident and have owned a contracting business, Kaplan Brothers, for over 20 years. In the later years of my contracting career, I transitioned into education. I was passionate about science and the burgeoning maker movement, and I wanted to share them with kids.
I earned my teaching credential from Sonoma State in 2004. That same year, I began teaching at San Domenico School in San Anselmo, where I taught science with a maker component to provide students with a fun, active learning experience.
After teaching at San Domenico for 13 years, I created Mobile Maker Club to offer my professional maker expertise to schools, groups, and individuals in grades 3 through 8, providing instruction, workspace, and the necessary tools.
My goals are for students to collaborate with peers to complete project steps and to develop valuable life skills and confidence. What they learn in Mobile Maker Club can also offer them insights into future career options.
-Brian Kaplan, Creator of Mobile Maker
