During my International Field Experience, I couldn't speak Spanish very well, but I spoke STEAM. At each school I visited, I brought MakeyMakey kits. The students and I would use oranges (often picked from a local orchard) to build circuits and make pianos. Shortly after my return, we created the first United States & Uruguay STEAM Team. 

Our STEAM Team was awarded a CDAF grant to purchase technology for additional STEAM and cultural endeavors.

With our US & Uruguay global STEAM Team, the walls of our classrooms have disappeared as our students are monthly collaborating on environmental STEAM challenges. Through the sharing of innovations, our students have created an educational bridge that transcends borders. Together they are realizing the power of appreciating one another’s unique ideas, learning from different perspectives, and that friendships begin with a smile. We are excited to continue this global exchange by adding a technological component and expanding our understanding of one another through cultural exchanges. Get ready, because these global peers are changing the world.