STEM and Innovation
| Trina Reaves Director of STEM and Innovation |
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| Lisa Batiste Administrative Assistant II |
How does the Office of STEM and Innovation support each child's learning?
The Office of STEM and Innovation supports schools by:
- promoting and enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.
- supporting curriculum development to ensure a robust STEM education.
- providing professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their STEM teaching skills.
- offering a wide range of resources and materials that align with STEM principles, aiding educators in delivering effective STEM education.
- playing an active role in organizing STEM-related events and competitions to engage students and foster their interest in STEM fields.
- forming partnerships with local businesses and organizations, creating opportunities for students to explore real-world STEM applications.
What can parents do at home to support their child's ability to problem-solve?
Parents can encourage problem-solving skills by fostering a growth mindset and providing opportunities for their children to tackle challenges independently.
- Ask open-ended questions that require critical thinking.
- Encourage curiosity and exploration.
- Provide access to books, educational games, and puzzles.
- Involve children in hands-on activities, experiments, and projects.
- Encourage perseverance and resilience when faced with difficulties.
- Support extracurricular STEM activities and clubs.
What is available to enrich student STEM-based experiences?
- STEM-focused summer camps and workshops
- Science museums, planetariums, and science centers
- Participation in science and engineering competitions (e.g., Science Olympiad, robotics competitions)
- Partnership programs with professionals in STEM fields
- STEM-related field trips and guest speakers at schools
What extracurricular STEM activities are available?
Extracurricular STEM activities can vary by school and includes but is not limited to the following:
- Robotics clubs and competitions
- Coding and programming clubs
- Science clubs focused on specific areas like biology, chemistry, or astronomy
- Engineering design teams
- Mathematics clubs and math competitions
- Environmental and sustainability clubs
- STEM-related volunteer opportunities and community service projects
What schools are STEM certified and what type of certifications do they have?
Cognia Internationally Certified Schools
- Brown Elementary School
- Fountain Elementary School
- Michelle Obama STEM Elementary Academy
- Unidos Dual Language School
- Babb Middle School
- Mundy’s Mill Middle School
- Rex Mill Middle School
- Eddie White Middle Academy
What additional STEM resources are available to support student learning?
What other departments or programs support STEM teaching and learning?