Engineering

  • Engineering - Year 1
This course teaches students the history of engineering and the careers associated with the field. The students will also learn the foundations and fundamentals of engineering and materials, as well as the engineering design process and the steps one follows for successful design planning. Additionally, students are introduced to the advanced concepts of 3-D sketching and modeling with CAD software. The course introduces students to the field of robotics in engineering. It also focuses on several fields of engineering specialization.

  • Engineering - Year 2
This course is a comprehensive course that focuses on the following four systems: electrical, fluid, mechanical, and thermal. It also introduces students to flexible manufacturing systems, or how robotics and drafting work together to create products. Additionally, the course teaches students advanced robotic concepts. Students will also learn valuable workforce readiness skills and prepare for jobs in the field of engineering.

Instructor

Erin Clement

I am a third year Engineering teacher, but STEM has been a passion of mine since I became a teacher. 
 I am married to Ray Clement, Sales Manager at Lakeshore Picayune, with three children, Kienan, firefighter, Kielee, studying Physics at UNO, and Kaiden, a 2022 graduate of St. Stanislaus. I was a hairstylist for quite a few years before becoming a teacher, but I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a child. 
As an adult, I graduated from PRCC with an Associates Degree, and continued my education at Southern Miss, earning a Bachelors of Science in Education. All of my electives were in Mathematics, certifying me to teach Mathematics in all grade levels. 
I started teaching at South Side Elementary where I was the 6th grade Math teacher for 6 years, Chair of the Math department, and served as a Curriculum Coordinator in Mathematics for the district.  I also taught Foundations of Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, and Math ACT Prep at PMHS last year
During my time at South Side, I incorporated STEM education into my classes and the school. I found that I loved the engineering portion of STEM and knew that I wanted to further my education to incorporate that aspect into my certifications. 
Over the summer, I was able to work on that goal. I earned certifications in IC3 and in Methods of Engineering. I am so happy to be teaching engineering because I love that it incorporates math, science, and technology into real world problem solving. I love to see the students so engaged in solving problems. I love the hands on aspects of the curriculum and the overall feeling of accomplishments as the students create solutions to problems.
I am the sponsor for TSA, Technology Student Association.



For more information about TSA, click on the link provided.

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Pictured are 2nd year students:

Anna Comeaux, Lane Warino and Emmanuel Hill

Mrs. Clements TSA students take home 1st place at TEAMS Competition in April 2022.