Steve Olson

Owner & Lead Teacher

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Nationally Recognized Coach & Championship Mentor

Educational Experience

  • 21 years of experience as a WA State Certified High School teacher in Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics
  • AP Certified in Chemistry and Physics
  • 3 years of experience as a College Chemistry in the High School teacher
  • B.S. Biochemistry and B.S. Zoology/PreMed from Washington State University (including much graduate coursework)
  • Appointed and served on the WA State Board of Education's Science Advisory Panel
  • School District Science Chairperson

Coaching Experience

  • Coached 12 WA State 1A Cross Country Championship Teams to the State title in 19 years
  • NFHS (National) Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year for WA State 2012, 2019
  • USTFCCCA (National) Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year for WA State 2014
  • 6-time WSCCCA (State) 1A Coach of the Year

Other

  • An Individual WA State 1A Cross Country Champion
  • Member of WSU Varsity Golf Team
  • Born and raised in Colfax, WA, like his late father, Mr Ed Olson

“Different from other online tutors…” we prioritize in-person learning at the STEMfluence Learning Center in Whitman County, offering the lowest pricing for students who visit us on-site.
At STEMfluence, we provide both Learning Center services and online tutoring, but our focus remains on creating a hands-on, in-person learning experience that maximizes value and engagement.

Steve Olson

Outside STEMfluence Building

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STEMfluence Waiting Room

We also offer free refreshments for Students and Parents.

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STEMfluence Learning Center office

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