Michael Penta is a Assistant Professor - CIS department at Northern Essex Community College. He possess expertise in computer science, programming, teaching, research, java and 21 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have had the opportunity of witnessing Michael at work @ UMASS Lowell's Future Engineers Center. His enthusiasm and excitement explode upon each child that enters his classroom. Being in tune with the world, he has helped to develop learning initiatives that will hugely impact the lives of kids that, under normal circumstances, may not have the brightest of futures. Michael is an empowering force, and one of the greatest teachers I have ever encountered."