by Elizabeth Webster | Jun 17, 2026 | Events, Highlights
The 2025–2026 year was one of growth, collaboration, and innovation for the WNC Elementary STEM/Science Community of Practice. Throughout the year, educators from across Western North Carolina came together with a shared commitment to strengthening elementary science...
by Patricia Bricker | Mar 25, 2025 | Highlights, Resources
Our March 2025 WNC Elementary STEM Community of Practice virtual gathering highlighted Tourism Through STEM–Creating Local Field Guides. Robin Welker (3rd grade teacher at Robbinsville Elementary in Graham County) and Liz Beck (Learning Designer with RootEd) shared...
by Patricia Bricker | Feb 19, 2025 | Highlights, Resources
Our February 2025 WNC Elementary STEM Community of Practice virtual gathering highlighted Engaging Students in a STEAM Fair. Kristin Menickelli from Cullowhee Valley School in Jackson County shared her journey into the STEAM Fair and leading efforts at her K-8...
by Patricia Bricker | Jan 22, 2025 | Highlights, Resources
Our January 2025 WNC Elementary STEM Community of Practice virtual gathering highlighted Eco Explorers! Diving into Hellbender Conservation at Rosman Elementary. This project provided an inspiring example of collaboration and community engagement between Tammy Kiser...
by Patricia Bricker | Jan 14, 2025 | Highlights, Resources
On November 12, 2024, our WNC Elementary STEM Community of Practice virtual gathering highlighted Engaging in Science & Engineering Practices at the Beginning of the Year through a 4th grade example. The team that shared included Leah Downing from Hazelwood...
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