Describe your position of STEM Coordinator Palmer Trinity School understands the importance of STEM education, and has included in its Strategic Plan the initiative to “research and expand STEM-centered curricular offerings with a view toward building a state-of-the-art program.” As part of its action plan for this initiative, the position of STEM Coordinator was created. The STEM Coordinator guides the math, computer science, and science teachers in interdisciplinary planning while promoting extracurricular activities in the fields of STEM. It has been very rewarding to be the STEM Coordinator at my school. I have been able to foster innovation by encouraging creative problem solving and critical thinking among students, and collaborate with faculty to implement engaging STEM learning experiences. To know that I might be sparking a passion for STEM subjects in young minds, potentially leading to future scientists, engineers, and technologists is very fulfilling. What is one of your favorite moments with coordinating STEM throughout the school? Organizing special events, like the celebration of STEM Week and Engineers Week and the Girl Powered Event. These events not only celebrate STEM but also inspire students, fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and math, and provide them with hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to explore real-world applications of STEM concepts. | 
