Doug Havard
STEM TOSA/Physics and Robotics Instructor
How do you define STEM?
The interdisciplinary union of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics domains which, through common language and practices, inspire students to think critically and creatively.
What inspires you?
The inculcation of knowledge to my students.
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
High jumper so that I could perform the Fosbury flop in front of thousands of people!
Andrea Harrell
Teacher
How do you define STEM?
STEM is the tool that allows what we do in the classroom to have meaning outside the confines of our four walls and beyond the words written in a textbook.
What inspires you?
I am inspired by the possibilities I see to develop minds and foster growth.
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
Softball. It was a dream as a child through many years of playing. If they could bring it back I would love to fulfill that childhood dream.
Greg Gardiner
District Lead STEAM Practitioner & AP Environmental Science / Biology Teacher
How do you define STEM?
STEAM is an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for “hands-on” “minds-on” opportunities within the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM). In addition to subject-specific learning, STEM aims to foster inquiring minds, teamwork, innovation, logical reasoning, and collaboration skills.
What inspires you?
Seeing the light bulb come on when the students get it! PBLs are so interactive that students get to create, they get to innovate, they get to make mistakes, and learn from it!
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
Waterpolo – Goalie & Swimming (100 m, 200 m, 50 m freestyle): Waterpolo is a team sport where everyone has to move the ball down the tank to score. Collaboration and teamwork are key to the success of the team. Swimming is an individual sport where you get a chance to show your true individual talent, yet if you are on a relay team each member must contribute in order to win gold.