Stem Everyday

Kirsten is a member of The Soaring 20s picture book group and STEAMTeam2020. She also serves as a nonfiction and query corner “elf” for Julie Hedlund’s 12×12 Picture Book Writing Challenge. She started with working along side rocket scientists at NASA. She has transitioned to writing books for curious kids. She is the author of WOOD, WIRE, WINGS: EMMA LILIAN TODD INVENTS AN AIRPLANE, and THE FIRE OF STARS: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of, as well as 25 nonfiction books for the school and library market. Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitter.cominstagram.comyoutube.comSupport the show

Wendy teaches 2nd Grade and in 2017 was the Delaware Teacher of the Year. She fills her students with knowledge, heart, and soul. Former Superintendent Dr. Mark Holodick says she does this because she herself is filled with knowledge, heart, and soul.Connect with Wendytwitter.com/mrswendymturnerfacebook.com/2017DETOYLinks discussed in the podcastcasel.orgblog.empatico.orgChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Mindy is a K-5 STEAM Teacher in Virginia. Mindy met our guest from episode #83 Brittany Ballou and after watching her class thought “What if…?” It became a perfect matching for her passion for technology and something she could do on a daily basis with her class.Connect with Mindytwitter.com/MindyPastuszakChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

USA BMX Foundation supplies STEM educational programming to schools and youth serving organizations (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, etc). BMX racing has been an Olympic Sport since 2008 and is the only National Governing Body with a large scale, nationwide STEM program. The unique thing about their programming is that they are equal parts STEM and physical fitness. All of the programs are hands-on, project based and use disguised learning throughout.Learn more about USA BMX Foundation:usabmxfoundation.orgtwitter.com/usabmxstemChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

As an artist/educator who has taught art and technology for years, Tim Needles brings a fresh and unique approach to these topics, focusing on creativity, innovation, and collaborationGet Connected with Timtwitter.com/timneedlesinstagram.com/timneedles/Find Tim's Book STEAM Poweramazon.com/STEAM PowerChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Do your students feel like they are just memorizing facts to spit out on a test? That was Jason. He was your unengaged student. School was difficult for him. But summer, summertime was different. You see he found himself learning by doing.Get Connected with Jasonstratostar.comtwitter.com/StratoStar4Uinstagram.com/stratostar4uChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

As an international speaker, Liz knows how to engage audiences of all ages. She has been teaching K - University technology and engineering education for over 10 years. Liz is a recognized leader in the NYS education scene. As a result, she is on the cutting edge of the changes happening to education.Get connected with Lizwhymaker.cotwitter.com/whymakerChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

When Gil Poznanski started his career in the film industry his dream was to be surrounded by like-minded people. While he specialized in Cinematography, he was pulled toward creative projects because of his problem-solving nature. Gil loves technology and was looking to use it to make his dreams come alive. His search for someone to show him the way. For someone to be there by his side guiding him through mistakes and using them as learning opportunities came up short. So following a great movie quote "see a need fill a need" Gil became that person.Get connected with Gilwww.thekoshertonystark.comtwitter.com/koshertonystarkfacebook.com/thekoshertonystarkyoutube.com/channelChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Sarah Rivera, a HS Science teacher, climber of mountains, goal digger, EdTech embracer, and harborer of crazy ideas, shares some great ideas on this episode of the STEM Everyday podcast.Connect with Sarahtwitter.com/SarahRiveraSTEMChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Kristina Holzweiss is a high school educational technology enrichment specialist in Long Island, New York. She was named School Library Journal Librarian of the year in 2015. She also received the NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award. As well as the Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation Award. That same year she also founded SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo where schools, libraries, museums, nonprofit organizations, civic associations, and educational companies can celebrate creativity and innovation. Connecting with others is her passion.Connect with Kristinabunheadwithducttape.comtwitter.com/lieberrianinstagram.com/lieberrianChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

In 2018 Tania Bumstead received the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM. She is a seventh and eighth grade Math and Science teacher at Vista Hills Public School in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. She has been at the forefront of developing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and communication at the rapidly expanding school. It is not uncommon to find her students collaborating with classrooms around the world solving problems.Connect with Taniatwitter.com/TaniaBumsteadSee what her class is up to twitter.com/MrsBumsteadChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Bryanne Leeming is the founder and CEO of Unruly Studios. It is an ed-tech start-up making coding and STEAM more playful in schools. As a result of recess-style play, Unruly Splats is empowering the next generation of digital innovators and creative leaders.Connect with UnrulySplats & Bryannewww.unrulysplats.comtwitter.com/unruly_studiosinstagram.com/unruly_studiosfacebook.com/playunrulystudiostwitter.com/BryanneLeemingChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Smore started as a small idea in 2017. They have since published 12 issues that have inspired young children in 20 countries worldwide.As a STEM educator, Sarita enjoyed bringing hands-on STEM to elementary students. And now as the creator and editor of Smore magazine, she is passionately focused on addressing the lack of female role models in STEM for young girls and boys to look up too. In addition to teaching children about science and engineering subjects, it is also important to share the stories of successful people in STEM so children especially girls can see themselves in those roles and careers.Check out Smore!smoremagazine.comtwitter.com/smoremagzinefacebook.com/smoremagazineChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Cat Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World. Cat grew up in the country in Oregon, worked as a newspaper journalist for many years across the United States, and now writes, teaches at North Carolina State University, and plays with dogs.Connect with Cat Warren:catwarren.comtwitter.com/Cat_Warrenfacebook.com/CatWarrenAuthorinstagram.com/cat_warren_authorgoodreads.com/author/Cat_WarrenChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Erin Twamley is working to create a new generation of Everyday STEM Superheroes. As an author and educator, her encounters focus on sharing the diverse faces of STEM and creating excitement about STEM careers. Her passion is working with kids of all ages and grade levels, with a focus on K-6th. Erin’s encounters have led to the recognition of her exemplary leadership in education as demonstrated in the completion of her Superhero training with a Masters of Education (M.Ed.).Connect with Erinvisit her website ErinEDUfind Everyday STEM Superheroes on Twitterdiscover STEM Superheroes on FacebookChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Janelle McLaughlin is a passionate speaker who entertains and motivates while speaking directly to her audience's hearts. Janelle is a firm believer that the best professional learning is ongoing. I love sharing my passion for education and leadership as a way to kick-off conferences and get people excited about the opportunities in front of them every day.Connect with Janellevisit Innovative Education Solutions WebsiteFollow Janelle on TwitterConnect with her on LinkedinChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jorge Valenzuela is both the lead educational coach at Lifelong Learning Defined and a teacher at Old Dominion University. Additionally, he is a national faculty of PBLWorks and a lead educator for littleBits. His work is aimed at helping schools understand and implement computational thinking, computer science, STEM, and project-based learning. Currently, Jorge presents nationally on these topics; is an award winner, an author, an education advocate, and frequent contributor to books, academic journals, how-to blogs, and webinars.Connect with Jorge & Lifelong Learning Defined:lifelonglearningdefined.comfacebook.com/LifelongLearningDefinedtwitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLyoutube.com/channelinstagram.com/jorgedoespblChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutube Support the show

Jennifer George is a clothing designer, author, and Rube Goldberg’s granddaughter (yes, that Rube Goldberg). She is also the legacy director of Rube Goldberg Inc, an organization dedicated to helping extend the legacy of Rube’s work. Each year they sponsor a Rube Goldberg Machine Contest, an event where students of all ages compete with machines that they have imagined, designed and created in a fun and competitive forum. The competitions encourage teamwork and out-of-the-box problem solving, in a fresh learning environment and level playing field. All you need is a good imagination and a pile of junkFind more about Jennifer & Rube Goldberg:Visit rubegoldberg.comLike facebook.com/rubegoldbergofficialFollow twitter.com/rubegoldbergDon't forget instagram.com/rubegoldbergChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Tim Cavey is an 8th-grade educator teaching in Surrey, BC, Canada now in his 18th year of education. As host of the Teachers on Fire podcast, he chats with inspiring educators to bring you their highs and lows, passions and goals, and the voices and influences that are shaping their thinking and inspiring their practice. As educators, he believes we should be leading the charge on content creation by modeling a lifestyle of Create> Consume. The Teachers on Fire podcast is one expression of that intention.Connect with TimFind the Podcast Teachers on FireFind Teachers on Fire on the WebTwitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YoutubeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

As a young kid growing up in South Central Los Angeles, Pat Person (AKA Mista Pat) was fascinated with science and technology. As an adult, he was inspired by his 4-year-old son, Logan, to co-found a company called Kids That Code, Inc. in San Bernardino, California that teaches young children computer programming and other STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) related subjects. He realized that underrepresented and underprivileged children were fascinated with technology but not participating in the technology revolution. Mista Pat says "they can't be what they can't see!" To that end, Mista Pat is dedicated to inspire young children to one day become the amazing people who will create the companies, products, and services that are changing our world.Connect with Mista PatFollow him on TwitterCheck out mistapat.orgLearn more about Kids That CodeChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show