Jodi Roney-Rodriguez
Second Grade Teacher
How do you define STEM?
STEM is the integration, understanding and use of science, technology, engineering and math to solve real world problems.
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
I would chose swimming because I am interested in the ability of the athletes to defy gravity as they fly through the water.
How have you seen STEM positively impact students?
STEM has sparked the creativity and interest in student learning. Students are able to learn through paths that they otherwise did not have access to. Through STEM students are successful learners and creators.
Amy Dias
4th Grade Teacher
How do you define STEM?
The practice of allowing students to solve problems in different ways.
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
I would be an olympic gymnast because I am always so impressed by what they are able to do!
How have you seen STEM positively impact students?
My students have become better problem solvers and are changing their perspective of learning.
Julie Roney
CTE/STEM & Science TOSA
How do you define STEM?
STEM is the integration of two or more of the following subject areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. It is the connection of these subjects to real-world issues that we experience in our everyday lives. If taught well, it will lead scholars into the Career Pathways of their future.
If you were able to be an Olympic athlete in any sport, which sport would you choose and why?
I would be a gymnast because they are flexible and defy gravity… Gymnastics is similar to leading a healthy life in that it requires balance and stability.
How have you seen STEM positively impact students?
STEM positively impacts scholars in many ways. STEM teaching enables scholars to understand and use concepts from science, technology, engineering and mathematics to understand complex problems. STEM builds innovative scholars who understand the importance of the connection between the 4 C’s and the world of work. STEM provides access to knowledge of how scholars can improve the social, cultural, economic, and environmental conditions of their local and global communities. Finally, well taught STEM creates scholars who can relate all learning inside classrooms to college majors and career choices.