Biology with Berta is becoming…

Explore. Learn. Conserve.

Same team. Same mission. A broader vision for STEAM learning.
Sparking lifelong curiosity through hands on, conservation driven learning for grades K through 12.

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What is Owl STEAM Academy?

Owl STEAM Academy began as Biology With Berta, founded by a passionate science educator who believes that college level science concepts can be taught in creative, age appropriate ways. What started as a solo venture has grown into a team of like minded educators dedicated to making science, technology, engineering, art, and math exciting, meaningful, and hands on for students in grades K through 12.

Our mission is to spark lifelong curiosity through conservation driven learning experiences that connect students with the world around them. Guided by the motto Explore, Learn, Conserve, we empower students to build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of how science shapes their everyday lives.

We offer:

🌿 Guided nature hikes
🔬 Interactive labs and dissections
➗ Concept based tutoring to build real understanding
🧪 STEAM integrated group classes, camps and seasonal workshops

Whether students are exploring wildlife, solving real world math problems, or conducting their first dissection, our programs are designed to inspire discovery, support academic goals, and foster a lasting love of learning.

“Berta is amazing and offers a calm inviting teaching style that children love. My boys have loved her hands on projects and way of explaining complex science concepts that are easy for little ones to understand. Her one on one tutoring is catered to each child’s needs and I have seen huge jumps in understanding. My boys love going to group classes too because they are engaging, involve learning to work as a group, and always encouraging.”

— Kristen Rhodes
Roberta was instrumental in assisting me in developing a scientific research proposal for my CSUMB Quantitative Field Methods class. Roberta aided in the formation construction of research hypotheses about Black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) populations in the Monterey County region after the fires that afflicted the area during summer/fall of 2020. We also formulated methods of gathering data (via transects and plots) to later analyze with the use of R computing statistical programing applying using the following analytical methods: One & Two way ANOVA, Chi-square, and t-tests, to interpret the data. I strongly recommend Roberta for her strong science skills with much more than at an elementary school level, as she was instrumental in helping at college work as well.

—Angelo DiMarco
Berta gives her all in what she teaches. The time she puts into each students curriculum, just shows the dedication she has for her work and her students success. She is truly passionate for the outdoors. Berta wants to make more people aware of conservation and our environment. It starts with the younger generation, and she's proven to make learning enjoyable.

— Amberly Gallemore
Berta provides an exceptional experience for children. She is able to engage with them directly in a small group, providing ample opportunity for the children to learn. She provides a craft, an excellent and relatable lesson, and paperwork to take home and continue learning from. She does a great job in collaborating the lessons to flow together nicely from week to week. She really is so great with the kids and is very patient. My son truly enjoys going to her classes and even says he misses her and his classmates! I feel safe and comfortable with my son in her care. She is such an asset to our community. I will continue to send my son to her classes as I know he is always learning something new! I only wish we had more class time with her!

— Jennifer Toledo
Berta is a wonderful asset to our community. She is knowledgeable, kind and fun for kids to be around. Her hands on science lessons are well planned and highly engaging. She is a wonderful educator.

— Zephyr Adams