In the 1930s, a Swiss psychologist named Jean Piaget introduced the theory of cognitive development, explaining how children actively construct knowledge and meaning from their experiences. Piaget argued that this exploratory process was a critical component of authentic, lasting learning.
Current Mentors
Business/Marketing
- Roger Magowitz, CEO/Founder (ret.), Mattress Discounters
- Steven Short, Real Estate Developer, Fortland Inc.
- Mikal Belicove, Management Consultant, Atomic Unit
- Marisa Driscoll, Artists Agent, Marisa Mgmt Ltd.
- Kurt Bjorkman, General Manager, The Ranch at Laguna Beach
- Jenny Sharpe, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
- Cindy Cohn, Chief Event Officer, Specialty Coffee Association
- Holly Dunn, Financial Consultant, Self-Employed
- Heather Schwarm, President & Strategist, Carlie & Co
- Stuart Trautenberg, Entrepreneur & Investor, JobzLab
- Piero L. Wemyss, Senior Loan Officer, Farmers and Merchants Bank
- Steve Samuelian, Owner, Samuelian Investment Group
- Randy Hierbaum, VP & GM or Sales, Hewlett Packard
- David Makela, CEO, People-Centric Group
- Chris Murray, Investor, Self-Employed
- Christine Kelleher, Former Senior Advisor, UBS
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
- Sharon Dugan, Business Systems Analyst and Software Developer, Black Knight Inc.
- Tom Sippl, Technology Project Management (ret.), Pacific Life
- Carl Seely, Maintenance Supervisor, Sares Regis
- Allen Balian, VP of Corporate Engineering, Sunstone Hotel Investors
- Dr. Martha Sutula, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
- Laura Storke, Data Analyst, Ambry Genetics
Education
- Michael Gamerl, Co-founder, E2 Global Education
- Kelly Osborne, Outdoor Educator, Roots and Wings Foundation
- Sandy Marshall, CEO/Founder, Project Scientist
- Dustin Bainbridge, CEO/Founder, Horizon Education
Law/Public Policy
- Sian Poeschl, Cultural Arts Manager, City of Laguna Beach
- Don Sciortino, Non-Prof Founder, Net-Works Laguna Beach
- Rev. Mandy McDow, Minister, Los Angeles First United Methodist Church
- Stephen Cohn, Attorney, Berger Kahn
- Mark Powell, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney
- Steve Chadima, Communications & Public Policy, Retired
- Christa Johnson, Assistant City Manager, City of Laguna Beach
Sports/Entertainment
- Frank Arellano, Owner & Producer, Laguna Sound
- Donald Brink, Surfboard Designer, Vissla
- Lindsey Richland, Associate Professor, UCI School of Education
Medicine/Wellness
- Monica Yen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice
- Kristin Ross, Veterinarian, Banfield Pet Hospital
- Holly Viloria, Nurse Practitioner, Laguna Family Health Center
- Dr. Jeff Briney, Dermatologist, Private Practice
Art/Design
- Jean Wollam, Fashion Merchandising, Boot Barn
- Iva Pawling, CEO/Founder, Richer Poorer
- Stacey Hunter Harrington, Founder, Quo Active