2nd Grade Teacher

Randolph Elementary School, Virginia

“I am looking forward to learning new STEM activities with my students and collaborating with peers about STEM topics.”

Technology Education Teacher

Jolliff Middle School, Virginia

“I'm looking forward to meeting other teachers with a similar passion and desire to be better educators in the STEM field.”

Science, Math and CTE Teacher

Lancaster High School, Virginia

“I am really looking forward to connecting with other STEM teachers and professionals to share information and resources.”

Physical Science Teacher

Swanson Middle School, Virginia

“I am looking forward to sharing ideas with other incredible educators and working with the Air and Space Museum team to really utilize all of the resources that are at our doorstep here in Arlington.”

Career and Technical Education Teacher

George Washington Middle School, Virginia

“Through your STEM Teacher Leadership Academy opportunity, I’m eager to expand my knowledge of effective STEM teaching strategies and engage with fellow educators. By building a strong professional network, I aim to enrich my practice and contribute to our shared growth as STEM educators-both today and in the future."

3rd Grade Teacher

Waters Landing Elementary School, Maryland

“I'm thrilled to be part of this STEM program and to collaborate with passionate educators who share a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary learning. Together, we’ll explore creative ways to integrate STEM concepts into the general education classroom, making learning more engaging and meaningful for all students.”

Engineering Teacher

Jackson-Reed High School, Washington, D.C.

“I am interested to learn leadership, curriculum development skills and collaborate with others.”

Technology Teacher

Chancellor High School, Virginia

“I am looking forward to connecting with my team and learning ways to diversify my lessons.”

Computer Science Teacher

Academies of Loudon, Virginia

“Connecting with other teachers to explore ideas to encourage and excite my students. I'm also looking forward to challenging myself to thinking outside of my current box (computer science).”

Math and Science Teacher

Campbell Elementary School, Virginia

“I'm really looking forward to learning ways to inspire a love of science in my students!”

Science Teacher

Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Virginia

“I'm looking forward to meeting with other educators to share ideas and strategies. I am excited to introduce my future students to the world of STEM.”

Math Teacher

William Wirt Middle School, Maryland

“I’m excited to learn with other passionate educators and pick up practical STEM strategies I can use to better support my students in meaningful, engaging ways. I love learning, so I’m looking forward to growing as a STEM teacher and making the most of the experience.”

Science Teacher

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Virginia

“I am looking forward to connecting with other teachers who are passionate about STEM.”

Gifted Resource Teacher

Salem Elementary School, Virginia

“I want to really figure out how to infuse serious (critical thinking and curriculum objectives) FUN into STEM this summer while learning in our Nation's Capital at the Air and Space Museum. I'm so excited to be a part of this cohort and to expand my network of STEM friends to share ideas and questions with!”

Environmental Science for Multilingual Learners Teacher

Justice High School, Virginia

“I am so excited to learn from other passionate educators around the DMV (and all over the country!) about ways that they make their content accessible and engaging for their students!”

Librarian

Gayle Middle School

“I am looking forward to learning more about Aerospace programming and STEM projects to bring back to my students.”

Science Teacher

Accokeek Academy, Maryland

“I look forward to expanding my education network.”

Computer Science Teacher

Gaithersburg High School, Maryland

“I look forward to networking with fellow teachers, broadening my teaching practice, and delving into basic science research.”

Science Teacher

Thompson Falls High School, Montana

“I’m looking forward to meeting other STEM enthusiastic teachers and leaders. Networking with colleagues who have a passion for bringing engineering designed curriculum to the classroom. I am also excited to see the area. I have never been to Washington D.C. and am excited to take in the history and sights.”

Science Teacher

Kenmore Middle School, Virginia

“I am most looking forward to networking with fellow educators and career scientists to gain a deeper understanding at what scientific research can look like in the classroom.”