Stem Everyday

Alice Aspinall is a passionate high school mathematics teacher in Windsor, Ontario. She loves spending time with her husband and two children reading books, playing math games, and exploring the outdoors. Alice is a strong advocate of the growth mindset. She is continually looking for ways to build young people’s confidence in math and to make math fun, challenging, and satisfying. Her innovative lessons and her dedication in the classroom have made a positive impact on her students’ attitudes toward math. Her YouTube channel, “MrsALovesMath,” exemplifies her commitment to her students’ learning.Alice believes everyone can learn math and she is on a mission to prove it.Connect with Alice Aspinallyoutube.com/MrsALovesMathtwitter.com/EveryoneCanMatheveryonecanlearnmath.com/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Angela Abend is a 30 year veteran of the Oceanside School District in New York. She began her teaching career with sixth grade and a focus on social studies; she is now the district’s gifted/enrichment teacher for its PROJECT EXTRA program on the elementary level. A leader in the maker movement and considered "a top authority in gifted education" by Agilence, Angela’s PROJECT EXTRA students have presented at local Barnes and Noble Mini-Maker Faires and at the World Maker Faire in the Hall of Science in Queens, New York.Find Angela and Project Extratwitter.com/AngelaAbendhttps://www.facebook.com/create.change.90https://sites.google.com/oceansideschools.org/oceansideprojectextraChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Mandi Figlioli is an Instructional Designer, K-12 Administrator, MakerED Advocate, and Author of Miss Makey and the Magic Bin.  In 2014, She was introduced to the maker movement by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.  Making revived her childhood imagination and sparked a desire to create.  Miss Makey and the Magic Bin evolved out of sharing my passion with others, hoping to inspire them to embrace their inner maker.Find Miss Makey and the Magic Bin at:missmakey.com/product/miss-makey/Connect with Mandi Figlioli:missmakey.com/twitter.com/mrsfigmakesinstagram.com/mrsfigmakes/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

How would you like to explore the world around you in ways you never thought possible? How would you like your kids to explore in ways they never thought possible?Curiscope allows you to learn about the human body on a human body.   Cool right!  Co-founder Ben Kidd joins Chris Woods to discuss Curiscope and how it can open a world where you inspire curious kids to develop a love for science.Find out about Curiscopecuriscope.com/twitter.com/curiscopeinstagram.com/curiscope_official/youtube.com/channel/UCN0kAIH-Zlacf3XwhbXSenAChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jorge Valenzuela has served as an educator for the past 15 years and holds both computer science and administrative credentials. He coaches hundreds of educators- both face to face and virtually in Computer Science, Backwards Design Planning, Project-Based Learning (PBL) and the internationally acclaimed Engineering by Design curriculum. He delivers motivational keynotes for universities, school divisions, and educational organizations and is the lead coach for Lifelong Learning Defined, Inc, a National Faculty of the Buck Institute for Education and a National Teacher Effectiveness Coach with the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association.Connect with Jorge:lifelonglearningdefined.com/twitter.com/JorgeDoesPBLChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Mika McKinnon is a Consultant, Public Speaker, and Writer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  A physicist and geophysicist she specializes in all the apocalyptic disasters -- tsunami, earthquakes, asteroid impacts -- you know -- all the doom-riddled movie type science stuff.   As a science communicator, she is creative and passionate about this glorious universe around us.Connect with Mika:twitter.com/mikamckinnoninstagram.com/mika.mckinnon/about.me/mikamckinnonChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Stephen says it took him about 40 years to decide what he wanted to be.  He subcontractor for Southern California Edison, in construction, specialized in wooden boat construction for museums, and worked in restaurants.  Most of that was geared around engineering.  That is what makes The Maker Class a good fit for him. Connect with Stephen:twitter.com/s_routhstemtwitter.com/The_STEM_Academ Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Kasey graduated from Binghamton University in the spring of 2017 with a B.S. in Integrative Neuroscience.  She served as an undergraduate research assistant in a neurophysiology lab where she gained experience handling rats and performing stereotaxic surgery for the purposes of electrode implantation necessary for chronic studies of the taste system.  She also served as a student lab assistant at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia over college breaks, for Dr. Beverly Davidson's lab that focused on genetic therapeutics for neuromuscular diseases such as Huntington's disease.  She intends to pursue her PhD in biomedical research and further study neurodegenerative diseases.  Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Educators are leaving the profession in record numbers.  Students are falling through the cracks, with too many giving up on learning.  But what exactly is the problem?  And more important, what should be done about it?  In Quit Point: Understanding Apathy, Engagement, and Motivation in the Classroom, we present a new way of approaching these issues.  Learn more about this book as Chris welcomes authors Adam Chamberlin and Sveti Matejic to the STEM Everyday podcast.Find out more about Quit Point:Amazon and Barnes & Noblequitpoint.net/twitter.com/Pomme_edChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Sara is the Founder + CEO of Super Cool Scientists, LLC, an organization working to promote inclusion in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through story and coloring books spotlighting women in STEM careers, Sara is changing the narrative for what scientists actually look like and what their day-to-day work includes. The overarching goal of the book is to have everyone relate to at least one of the stories – because representation matters.Connect with Sara:twitter.com/SuperCoolScitwitter.com/SMacSorleysaramacsorley.com/shop/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

In this episode host, Chris woods chats with Dr. Ken Scheel from KEVA planks.  KEVA planks are changing the lives of children and adults all over the world. Children discover the joy of creating original works of art or cleverly designed contraptions.  Creativity brings joy to the lives of humans which is why the arts are so important.Connect with KEVA Planks:kevaplanks.com/twitter.com/KEVAplanksinstagram.com/kevaplanks/facebook.com/KEVAplanksEducation/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Find out more:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."This is Part 2 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 1 on Episode #109Connect with Jason:Twitter @jsnhubbardWebsite jsnhubbard.netlify.appChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jason is not just an educator, he inspires! Inspires kids to create, inspires educators to become creators.  Jason teaches "bright youngsters in Perrysburg Schools things like design thinking and STEAM principles as well as dabble in teaching grad classes." He believes "learning CAN and SHOULD be fun, experimental, and loaded with innovation."This is Part 1 of the interview with Jason Hubbard...Listen to Part 2 on Episode #110Connect with Jason:Twitter @jsnhubbardWebsite jsnhubbard.netlify.appChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Proposing an international endeavor, educator Rachael Mann and former Director of Space Technology Exploration at NASA Stephen Sandford challenge us all to revive learning and quite literally save humanity.Rachael Mann is the founder of #TeachlikeTED and coauthor of The Martians in Your Classroom. She speaks and writes about the future of education and helps educators rethink the learning spaces of today. Prior to #TeachlikeTED, Rachael was the Network to Transform Teaching and STEM Professional Learning Director for Northern Arizona University’s AZK12 Center and State Director for Educators Rising Arizona. A former high school Career and Technical Education teacher and hailing from a family of educators, she has 14 years of classroom teaching experience. Rachael is a Google Certified Educator with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. She is a founding member of the Council on the Future of Education and serves on the NCLA Executive Board.Connect with Rachael Mann:Website rachaelmann.co/Twitter @Racha

Brian Keating is a professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego.  He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn about the origin and evolution of the universe.Connect with Brian:Website briankeating.com/Twitter @DrBrianKeatingFacebook https://www.facebook.com/LosingTheNobelPrize/Chris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Valerie Perez is a 3rd-grade STEAM teacher at Browning Road Elementary School in McFarland, CA.  She was also a finalist for a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance Thank America's Teachers in 2018Connect with Valerie:Twitter @3rdGrade_STEAMDonors Choose https://www.donorschoose.org/V.Perez?projects=trueChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

Meghan Johann has been an educator for 14 years.  She describes herself as teaching explorers, innovators, and problem solvers.  For the past 3 years, she has run a successful BYOChromebook program with 2nd graders and is a Google Certified Educator.Connect with Meghan:Twitter @JohannMundyChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:dailystem.comtwitterinstagramyoutubeSupport the show

Jacie is Assistant Superintendent in the Hopewell Area School District.  She has been interested in writing for a long time but has pursued publication only in the last few years.  She has had numerous articles published and has served as an editorial advisor for Principal Magazine.  In March 2016, Corwin Press published STEAM Makers in the Elementary Classroom: Using Creativity and Innovation to Teach and Learn, Jacie's first book. Since then she's authored more books to help educators rethink education.Her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education is from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Master's Degree in Instructional Leadership from Robert Morris University.  Jacie's doctorate was earned in curriculum and instruction, also from IUP.   She is an active member of PAESSP since 2005 and was recognized as a finalist for the National Distinguished Principals Program in 2013 and 2014.Connect with Jacie:Website http://jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com/Twitter @DrJacieMaslykFind her books on

The future of hand raising is here!  Join host Chris Woods as he welcomes Co-Creator of ClassroomQ to the show.  The creators of ClassroomQ had one mission, to create a classroom in which students can easily ask for help without stifling the flow of a lesson.Connect with Kyle:Twitter @KyleNiemisClassroomQ Website classroomq.comClassroomQ Twitter @theClassroomQChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast... Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris's book Daily STEM on AmazonSupport the show

STEM and ancient Rome, have you ever thought about it?  If you take a look you see that yes there is STEM all over in ancient Rome.  Join host Chris Woods and his guest Latin and Roman Technology Teacher Nathalie Roy as they explore the STEM in ancient Rome.Connect with Nathalie:Twitter @MagistraRoyChris Woods is the host of the STEM Everyday Podcast… Connect with him:Website dailystem.comTwitter @dailystemInstagram @dailystemYouTubeGet Chris’s book Daily STEM on Amazon Support the show