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Western North Carolina
Elementary STEM Community of Practice<\/h1>\n

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A Western Carolina University initiative to connect Western North Carolina elementary science and STEM educators through collaborative discussions and activities focused on improving K-6 STEM education in our region.<\/p>\n

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A Western Carolina University initiative to connect Western North Carolina elementary science and STEM educators through collaborative discussions and activities focused on improving K-6 STEM education in our region.<\/p>\n

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Collaborate. Problem solve.\u00a0 Innovate.\u00a0 Advocate.<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n

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Our Vision<\/h3>\n

Connect people passionate about elementary STEM education in WNC<\/p>\n

Strengthen elementary STEM teaching and learning in WNC<\/p>\n

Learn from and with each other<\/p>\n

Create sustained partnerships that organically grow<\/p>\n

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2025-2026\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Our Community of Practice priority for 2025-2026 is to enhance grade-level specific supports that have potential for tangible impact on classroom practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Please join us on Friday, April 24, 2026 for our third annual in-person PD Day: WNC Elementary Science\/STEM PD Day Retreat<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier this year, we piloted this grade level collaboration with a third grade focus.\u00a0 Stay tuned for more! <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We are also partnering with NC DPI to co-sponsor and co-facilitate a book study<\/a><\/strong> on Rise and Thrive with Science: Teaching PK-5 Science and Engineering<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Follow this website and join our contact list<\/a><\/strong> to stay up-to-date on these events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Advisory Board<\/h3>\n

Patricia Bricker, Western Carolina University<\/p>\n

Wes Davis, Open Way Learning<\/p>\n

Leah Downing, Hazelwood Elementary<\/p>\n

Jennifer Love, Macon County Schools<\/p>\n

Kristin Menickelli, Cullowhee Valley School<\/p>\n

Randi Neff, Smoky Mountain STEM Collaborative<\/p>\n

Ben Owens, Open Way Learning<\/p>\n

Morgan Pittman, NC School of Science & Math-Morganton<\/p>\n

Liza Webster, Buncombe County Schools<\/p>\n

Robin Welker, Robbinsville Elementary<\/p>\n

Kate Whittier, Buncombe County Schools<\/p>\n

Christi Whitworth, NC Science Leadership Association<\/p>\n

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Recent Posts<\/h3>\n

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Contact Us<\/h4>\n

Dr. Patricia Bricker<\/p>\n

Western Carolina University<\/p>\n

School of Teaching and Learning<\/p>\n

91 Killian Building Lane, Killian 101<\/p>\n

Cullowhee, NC 28723<\/p>\n

bricker@wcu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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