Instructor: Caitlin Lee

Caitlin Lee
Biography: Caitlin Lee has served as the Planetarium Coordinator at Joliet Junior College since 2022. Through her passion, creativity and commitment to accessible education, she brings the wonders of the universe to life, making complex scientific concepts fun and engaging for learners of all ages.

Her academic journey began at JJC in 2015, where she studied Science and Education, and later continued at the University of St. Francis in Joliet.A lifelong stargazer and advocate for science literacy, Caitlin is dedicated to inspiring curiosity about the cosmos in every student she meets. Whether she's guiding a planetarium show, designing interactive curriculum, or hosting community events, she strives to make science feel personal, exciting and within reach for everyone. 

 When not under the planetarium night sky, Caitlin enjoys life as a professional artist and fills her time with her favorite hobbies - cat cuddling, camping, cooking and cross-stitching.

Classes by this instructor


Set beneath a vast starry sky, this hands-on class invites children and adults alike to decorate one dozen Easter eggs with cosmic flair ? think swirling galaxies, sparking stardust and planetary patterns.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium
Discover the art of needle and thread while cross-stitching beneath the starry sky of the Planetarium.
February 2-9, 2026, Main Campus, F-1001 Planetarium