Elementary STEAM Encore

                  Expectations

 1. Be Respectful.

   2. Be Responsible.

   3. Work Hard!

   4. Have FUN!

Make-Up work Policy

*Any student has the opportunity to make up any missed assignments throughout the school year by, providing appropriate paperwork to account for absences, asking for missed assignments, and working diligently to complete the missed work.

Classroom Overview:

Elementary STEAM Encore class (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is guided by the Engineering Design Process. Within the class, students will engage in many hands-on activities and utilize various technologies, tools, and concepts to enhance their 21st century skills. Such as; Lego Spike Prime kits, Lego WeDo 2.0 kits, Promethean ActivTables, laptops/computers, tablets/iPads, K'Nex, Hands-2-Mind Kits,  3D Printing, Vinyl Cutting, Makey Makey kits, Scratch, etc. Our students will be striving to become quality innovators, collaborators, communicators, and problem solvers through a focus on team concepts, small group settings, and project based learning experiences. Be sure to check out my Forms and Docs link for some exciting activities to try at home!

TEACHER BACKGROUND: 

• Graduate of Windber Area School District, Class of 1996

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (History Minor)- Class of 2000

• Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University (Science Minor)

• Level 2 certification in Elementary Education K-6, certified in Business Education (BCIT) 7-12,  Middle  School Social Studies 7-8, and Middle School Mathematics 7-8.

• Elementary FLL (First Lego League) and K'NEX STEM Design Challenge Coach/Advisor 

• 2015 STEAM Teacher of the Year Award winner from St. Francis University.