Heidi Olinger

Heidi Olinger is a writer, award-winning educator, and the founder of Pretty Brainy®, a nonprofit organization that creates STEAM service learning to inspire and prepare girls to innovate, problem-solve, and lead in the 21st century. Her latest book, Leonardo’s Science Workshop: Invent, Create, and Make STEAM Projects Like a Genius, is an interactive adventure that embraces the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci to bring science, art, and creativity to life. Written with an inimitable combination of clarity and belief in the genius of every young reader, Leonardo’s Science Workshop models the curiosity and problem-solving that made Leonardo a genius and Heidi a voice for STEAM that is accessible, alive, and respects young people where they are.

“Believe in yourself. When others gave up on him, Leonardo da Vinci believed in himself. Look where it got him. And it will get you there, too.” — Heidi Olinger

Connect with Heidi at heidiolinger.com, prettybrainy.com, and on Twitter @prettybrainy.