Art Borja is a science teacher with more than 21 years’ experience. Art shares his passion for the sciences but particularly astronomy with his students. He often teaches options classes on astronomy topics not covered in science class. Art graduated with a BS in biology from Tulane University and also attended the U.S. Naval Academy. After service in the navy, Art decided to teach science at the high school level. He completed the Boots to Classroom program at Jacksonville University, Florida. He has continued to pursue advanced degrees including a JD from Western Michigan University, a MS in Psychobiology and Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Barcelona, Spain. He was awarded an MS in Space Studies from American Military University and a Masters in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Valencian International University. Art enjoys looking at the night sky and has started a recent astrophotography hobby inspired by the beginner and intermediate astrophotography workshops at Kitt Peak National Observatory. Art is constantly looking for ways to bring hands-on science experiences to his classroom and to excite students about science. He has previously participated in school science fairs and the Civil Air Patrol Aeronautical curriculum. Art participated as a DaVinci Fellow at the University of Connecticut, and he was a science communication fellow aboard E/V Nautilus. Art has participated in educator workshops at JPL and the Goldstone Apple Valley Radio Telescope (GAVRT).