STEM in the Stacks

In a serendipitous turn of events at the Texas Association of Talented and Gifted Conference, our host, Jennifer, had the opportunity to listen in on a live podcast recording featuring speaker and author, Andi McNair, interviewing today's guest, Aric Bostic. Known for his impactful presentations on relationship-building and being a champion for students, Aric shares his journey from being a child...

3DuxDesign creates cardboard-based modeling systems and hands-on lesson plans that spark creativity and give every child the chance to lead. Through playful, real-world design challenges that blend STEM, literacy, and art, students imagine, build, and problem-solve together, discovering their potential as creators and innovators.

Playing can open so many doors for us. It helps our minds to focus, our bodies to heal, and relationships to thrive. Sadly, as we grow older we are taught that being playful is for the littles, not us grown ups. But, the research shows differently. We are wired to play throughout our existence and it will change our lives. In this episode we will unpack how that can happen with the smallest of cha...

In this episode of STEM in the Stacks, Ann Kozma and Martha Bongiorno join Jennifer and Shannon for a lively conversation about the power of creativity in today’s school libraries. Together, they explore how creative expression fuels student curiosity, strengthens academic success, supports mental health, and builds a sense of belonging. From makerspaces to storytelling, from generative AI to ever...

Welcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, the podcast where two school librarians dive deep into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we will explore innovative tools, creative programs, policies affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to...

Welcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, the podcast where two school librarians dive deep into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we will explore innovative tools, creative programs, policies affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to...

Welcome to "STEM in the Stacks and Beyond," the podcast where two school librarians dive into the exciting world of STEM in education and school libraries. Powered by Stiffinity, your one-stop STEM shop, and our friends at Clubcast, an educational podcasting platform, we'll explore innovative tools, creative programs, policy affecting our schools and libraries, and real-world strategies to bring s...

Join us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.

Join us as we talk with Scott Buell, found der of Drone Legends about his unique journey from advertising executive to STEM education innovator. Scott shares how Drone Legends was built to give educators both the technology and the curriculum to engage students in real-world learning.

In this episode we chat with how a small rural school district in Texas built a mobile STEM lab program and also hear from our friends from Merge EDU. Have you ever thought about having your own mobil STEM bus in your school district? Well, anything is possible when you dream big and collaborate with the community around here. The Instructional Technology Department in Van ISD joins us to chat abo...

Welcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading...

In this episode, we chat with Tony Allen from Maker and Coder. This up and coming tech tool educators with the tools to transcend traditional boundaries, enabling them to create dynamic and immersive learning experiences for their students. By integrating advanced concepts of AI, AIoT, and robotics, educators can spark curiosity, foster collaboration, and develop critical thinking and problem-solv...

Irving ISD is leading the way in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area when it comes to technology integration. In a time when districts are eliminating their STEM departments, Irving continues to prioritize STEM education. If you're a regular in the Texas EdTech conference circuit, you may have seen this power house team leading a session. James Tiggeman, Director of STEM and Innovation, and Syliva Huber, Di...

We're back!! In this episode, we are kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with ways librarians can set the tone for collaboration in the upcoming school year. We also chat with STEMfinity's new Chief Innovation Officer, Shawn Petty, who shares the inside scoop on school funding and creative ways to spread the dollars!  

Welcome to STEM in the Stacks and Beyond, a podcast where two passionate school librarians embark on a journey to explore the world of STEM and education. Join Jennifer Sanncedio-Boatman from STEMfinity and Shannon McClintock-Miller, an award-winning librarian and future-ready librarian spokesperson, as they kick off their mini-season with a countdown to the 2025 ISTE conference. Each week leading...