The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast

Have you ever had people ask you, “What do you do?” And you say, “I'm a STEM teacher!” Then they respond with, “Well, what is STEM? And you explain, “Well, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!” Then after that, they say, “Well, how is that different from what they're already learning in the regular classroom?” Have you had those conversations? I definitely have. In this episode, we're going to get a clear understanding of what STEM education means, in the elementary setting,

After I interviewed and found out I was going to be a K-5 STEM teacher and coach, I not only got the position, but I also would be getting a brand new remodeled classroom and a handful of supplies. I was so excited for this opportunity! However, I had no idea where to start with this brand new position, brand new-to-me school district, and brand new room. Based on my experience, this episode will cover some things that I wish someone had told me to do back then (I definitely had learned the hard

Are you tired of scrolling online for your next great STEM lesson? Do you feel like there is no time to plan, research and test meaningful STEM activities so you throw something together and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate? Your mindless scrolling days and frantically searching for ideas are over! Your new, STEM-best friend and podcast now here! I am Naomi Meredith; a former classroom teacher