Mrs. Harris

Fairmont Elementary School

STEM, Coding, & Technology Integration

Inspired Learning for Life

Why STEM?

STEM education provides children with opportunities to explore hands on problems in combination with science, technology, engineering, and math. It challenges students with the necessary skills that make them creative problem solvers, promotes technical skills, and nurtures creative and collaborative skills in our students.

Communication. Collaboration. Creativity. Critical Thinking

The 4 C's are deemed as core 21st century skills for higher education, the job market, and society in general. They are also seen as vital skills needed in innovation and design-focused environments. The 4-Cs empower students to search, learn, and apply content knowledge to solve problems, which are crucial skills for young learners.

Families are encouraged to contact me with any questions or concerns. The best time to reach me by email is during normal school hours (7:45 am - 3:45 pm). I will return all emails as soon as possible, or within one business day.

tharris@fairmont.k12.mn.us 

Our hope is that your child will continue to love learning through play and hands-on activities. We enjoy project-based focuses where students learn how to collaborate with others and work indepenently to learn the content.