Bergen Mobile Makerspace

Justine Diamond found her way to the Bergen Makerspace in 2015 through her involvement with the 3d printed prosthetic movement. She’s been a member and an instructor ever since working with teachers, students and the community at large. Justine, passionate about empowering makers of all abilities, has spent the last two years bringing the makerspace to students served by Bergen County Special Services. Justine’s favorite response to student questions is “I don’t know! Let’s find out!!” An avid reader, literature finds its way into most of Justine’s projects. She likes to joke that she adds reading to turn STEAM into STREAM. She’s got a dedicated makerspace and woodshop in her house which keeps the whole family busy. Outside of the makerspace, you’ll find Justine outdoors biking and hiking or indoors knitting and cooking.

Sara Reinthaler is a long time member and instructor at the Bergen Makerspace. As the founder and director of the makerspace at The Village School since 2014, she specializes in creating Makerspace environments and classes for grades K-8. She has taught many professional development classes for educators in grades k-5 who are interested in including makerspace activities in their schools. She has also been an instructor for the Pittsburgh Fab Institute as well as a teacher at Saint Mary’s College Fine Arts Camp. Sara is a lifelong crafter

and when she isn’t teaching classes or developing more fun maker projects, Sara enjoys woodcarving, reading, kayaking, and teaching herself the ukulele. Sara lives in North Carolina with her husband, two teenage daughters and her tiny rescue dog, Sugar.