Brian Grilk is a Physics/Engineering Teacher at STEM High School in Paterson, New Jersey.  Mr. Grilk has been teaching high school science for 12 years. After teaching various Science Disciplines, Mr. Grilk helped to write the curriculum for an Engineering Pathway and teaches Engineering classes now full time. In addition to his classroom duties, he also is an Advisor for the award winning John F. Kennedy Robotics Team (Paterson Public Schools) since 2009. He earned his Bachelor Degree in Biology from Felician University. Mr. Grilk is an avid Martial Artist and has a 3rd Degree Black Belt in MMA. He also enjoys downhill skiing, motorcycling and amateur radio. A life long advocate for Space Science and Space Exploration, Mr. Grilk's passion is to share with others the incredible journey of the American Space Program and NASA's current and future plans.