Career Support

In STEM Educators Academy, we strive to make space for educators and leadership to reflect on their careers and to support and uplift one another. Below are stories from the field that speak to the impact working in afterschool and teaching STEM can have on education professionals. 

Spotlighting Career Pathways in Afterschool

Gustavo.mp4

Gustavo is "falling in love" with his new responsibilities while entering his 7th year of working in afterschool. 

Natasha career spotlight.mp4

Natasha is a "neuro-nerd" who forged her own niche by combining her love of youth development, social work and brain science!

The Pathways Fellowship

The Pathways Fellowship is a 10-month program designed to provide aspiring educators of color, who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated college, with an enriching experience that offers: professional development workshops, an afterschool practicum, early career support, mentorship and networking opportunities.

Want to learn more: Explore current opportunities here: https://www.expandedschools.org/what-we-do/professional-development-for-educators/pathways-fellowship/

Connect to the Pathways Team by emailing: Dana Wheeler (dwheeler@expandedschools.org