STEM Everyday

What if kids, especially girls, really believed they could grow up and be anything? Laurie Wallmark was one of those kids, and so are the women she's written about. Laurie is a full-time, award winning children's book author, and she "loves it." Some previous jobs she's held are software engineer, owner of a mail order company (she had a bookstore on the Web before Amazon...

“Find a problem in your school that can get solved, then work backwards to find some science  to learn from it. That makes good STEM curriculum.” Spencer Sharp has been making great STEM in the classroom for years, creating his own STEM curriculum from scratch. He also provides great resources for educators, and just launched a podcast The Innovative Teacher Podcast. Connect with Spencer: Twitter...

An effective makerspace or STEM program is all about appropriate entry level challenges that kids can do & helping kids extend that initial challenge after they are successful. Chuck Stoffle has been building a super Makerspace and STEM program in Ontario Canada for the past decade. He is STEM certified, a LEGO robotics coach, math specialist, consultant, teacher librarian, father, husband, an...

"Go buy them a book!" Kids are interested in science & STEM, but they don't want to read dry, dull books. Jennifer Swanson has written over 40 books that don't just inform...they engage kids with STEM. " Getting kids of all ages excited about science, technology, and engineering is what I DO. After all, science is ALL AROUND you, you are always a part of it. I encourag...

STEM isn't just bits of facts or information. Great moments in science need great stories of the people involved in the science! Storyteller, writing teacher, children’s book author, & founder of Mims House publishing , Darcy Pattison loves finding an engaging story in a bit of science. Always active, before her tenth birthday, she (almost) climbed the Continental Divide, turning back at...

Dr. Shelly Gruenig turned her role as a parent into so much more. She helped create a local robotics club in New Mexico that became a two-time regional championship winner for BEST Robotics Competition .  Dr. Shelly Gruenig has received several awards for her ability to inspire her students and peers & she has (along with the help of the kids she works with) created Be Greater Than Average, wh...

"Scientists are just people with a good sense of curiosity and who can document what they observe" Former HS science teacher, Chris Anderson is a science educator and communicator whose passion is education people and kids how the world around us works. In addition to producing and hosting Science Around Cincy, he is an instructional coach at the Hamilton County ESC, working with teacher...

This is Part 2 of a 2 part conversation...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #165 Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student popu...

Over the past nineteen years, Andre Daughty has established himself as a highly-regarded urban educator from Oklahoma City, OK. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build a culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with student...

Andy is a K-4 STEM teacher in Hamilton, Michigan. What he loves most about teaching is the kids. Seeing growth and “ah-ha” moments are infinitely rewarding. Connect with Andy mrlosik.com twitter.com/mrlosik Chris Woods is the host for the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him: dailystem.com twitter.com instagram.com youtube.com Support the show

STEM in 30 is an Emmy-nominated program for middle school students produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum.  New episodes are released every month, followed by a Mission Debrief where you and your students can tune in live and ask our experts your questions. Chris chatted with the hosts of the show Beth Wilson and Marty Kelsey.  CONNECT WITH STEM IN 30 airandspace.si.edu/connec...

Brianna is Esports Communications and Public Relations Coordinator. Emerald Esports focuses on helping students understand their natural abilities (competencies) and enhancing them to become better prepared for a career. They serve middle school, high school, and young adult populations. ( Emerald Esports is no longer in association with North America Scholastic Esports Federation (NASEF). The epi...

Kirsten is a member of The Soaring 20s picture book group and STEAMTeam2020. She also serves as a nonfiction and query corner “elf” for Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. She started with working along side rocket scientists at NASA. She has transitioned to writing books for curious kids. She is the author of WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: EMMA LILIAN TODD INVENTS AN AIRPLANE, and THE FIRE...

Wendy teaches 2nd Grade and in 2017 was the Delaware Teacher of the Year. She fills her students with knowledge, heart, and soul. Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Holodick says she does this because she herself is filled with knowledge, heart, and soul. Connect with Wendy twitter.com/mrswendymturner facebook.com/2017DETOY Links discussed in the podcast casel.org blog.empatico.org Chris Woods is the...

Mindy is a K-5 STEAM Teacher in Virginia. Mindy met our guest from episode #83 Brittany Ballou and after watching her class thought “ What if…? ” It became a perfect matching for her passion for technology and something she could do on a daily basis with her class. Connect with Mindy twitter.com/MindyPastuszak Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast .. . Find out more: dailystem.com t...

USA BMX Foundation supplies STEM educational programming to schools and youth serving organizations (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, etc). BMX racing has been an Olympic Sport since 2008 and is the only National Governing Body with a large scale, nationwide STEM program. The unique thing about their programming is that they are equal parts STEM and physical fitness. All of the programs are hands-on, pr...

As an artist/educator who has taught art and technology for years, Tim Needles brings a fresh and unique approach to these topics, focusing on creativity, innovation, and collaboration Get Connected with Tim twitter.com/timneedles instagram.com/timneedles/ Find Tim's Book STEAM Power amazon.com/STEAM Power Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more: dailystem.com tw...

Do your students feel like they are just memorizing facts to spit out on a test? That was Jason. He was your unengaged student. School was difficult for him. But summer, summertime was different. You see he found himself learning by doing. Get Connected with Jason stratostar.com twitter.com/StratoStar4U instagram.com/stratostar4u Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out mor...

As an international speaker, Liz knows how to engage audiences of all ages. She has been teaching K - University technology and engineering education for over 10 years. Liz is a recognized leader in the NYS education scene. As a result, she is on the cutting edge of the changes happening to education. Get connected with Liz whymaker.co twitter.com/whymaker Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Every...

When Gil Poznanski started his career in the film industry his dream was to be surrounded by like-minded people. While he specialized in Cinematography, he was pulled toward creative projects because of his problem-solving nature. Gil loves technology and was looking to use it to make his dreams come alive. His search for someone to show him the way. For someone to be there by his side guiding him...

Sarah Rivera, a HS Science teacher, climber of mountains, goal digger, EdTech embracer, and harborer of crazy ideas, shares some great ideas on this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast. Connect with Sarah twitter.com/SarahRiveraSTEM Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more: dailystem.com twitter instagram youtube   Support the show

Kristina Holzweiss is a high school educational technology enrichment specialist in Long Island, New York. She was named School Library Journal Librarian of the year in 2015. She also received the NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award. As well as the Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. That same year she also founded SLIME - Students of Long Island M...

In 2018 Tania Bumstead received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. She is a seventh and eighth grade Math and Science teacher at Vista Hills Public School in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. She has been at the forefront of developing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and communication at the rapidly expanding school. It is not uncommon to find her students collaborati...

Bryanne Leeming is the founder and CEO of Unruly Studios. It is an ed-tech start-up making coding and STEAM more playful in schools. As a result of recess-style play, Unruly Splats is empowering the next generation of digital innovators and creative leaders. Connect with UnrulySplats & Bryanne www.unrulysplats.com twitter.com/unruly_studios instagram.com/unruly_studios facebook.com/playunrulys...

Smore started as a small idea in 2017. They have since published 12 issues that have inspired young children in 20 countries worldwide. As a STEM educator, Sarita enjoyed bringing hands-on STEM to elementary students. And now as the creator and editor of Smore magazine , she is passionately focused on addressing the lack of female role models in STEM for young girls and boys to look up too. In add...