Bio
Zachary Rosch grew up on Staten Island in a home where curiosity and creativity were part of daily life. His mother, a public-school teacher, and his father, a computer scientist, instilled in him a love of learning and problem-solving that now defines his teaching. A Robert Noyce Teacher Scholar, Mr. Rosch earned a B.A. in Earth Science Education and master’s degrees in both Science Education and Educational Administration, blending scientific rigor with visionary leadership.
He began his career at Port Richmond High School, where he launched STEM programs, created a MakerSpace, and introduced AP Environmental Science, igniting a culture of innovation. Since 2019, as STEAM Operations Director at Tottenville High School, Mr. Rosch has transformed the school’s technology landscape through Terminal B, an advanced MakerSpace featuring 3D printers, robotics labs, flight simulators, and even a real Mooney aircraft. Under his leadership, students design, repair, and innovate with cutting-edge tools, exploring fields from drone technology and renewable energy to underwater robotics and media production.
More than 500 students now participate annually in Tottenville’s STEAM ecosystem, including student-led initiatives such as Women in STEAM and Next-Gen Healers. A Math for America Master Teacher, NASA Educator Ambassador, and doctoral candidate, Mr. Rosch builds partnerships, mentors future innovators, and creates pathways into high-demand STEM careers. His students earn scholarships, win national competitions, and carry forward his legacy of curiosity, creativity, and purposeful exploration in an ever-evolving scientific world.
