Julie G: Founder/Main Brain After almost a decade of teaching science in NYC schools, Julie realized that she needed more creative freedom to help children appreciate the world around them - and the space to make MUCH bigger messes! Julie has daydreams of being called up for the next NASA mission and works on a Horticulture Certification at the BBG when she finds time. A Brooklyn native and mother of two young scientists, Julie G. is a licensed, state certified teacher with a B.S in Biology, a B.A. in Education and an MA in Math and Science Elementary Education. Julie has current infant, child and adult CPR, AED & First Aid certification.

Mr. Bigs and his family are known as Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. In the wild they tend to live in the forest and other moist tropical regions. Living with us at The Tiny Scientist you will see them huddled seeking heat and dark places on these cold winter months. Males are distinguishable from females due to the large bumps, or 'horns' behind their head. They also have fuzzy antennae and spiky legs. The majority of their diet consists of rotting fruit, cat food, and meat. 

Pet peeves: Exoskeleton falling off in odd places and that one kid that always taps the glass.