From Classroom Teacher to STEM Teacher: My Journey in Education [ep.108]
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Episode Summary
Ever since I was little, I always knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I was fascinated by all things SCHOOL. From the exciting lessons, the organization of the classroom to even how the day ran and was fairly predictable, I was ALL about it. So how did my childhood dream become a reality? I’ll be sharing with you my journey in education from classroom teacher, to K-5 STEM teacher, and what’s in store for the future.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Years spent as an elementary classroom teacher
- Transitioning from classroom teacher to K-5 Elementary STEM Teacher
- The roles that I had while being a K-5 STEM Teacher
- Next steps for me and my role in education
Resources Mentioned:
- K-5 STEM Planning Workshops: naomimeredith.com/workshops
- K-5 STEM Year Long Plan Lessons: naomimeredith.com/tptk5stem
- FREE K-5 STEM & Tech Year Long Plan
- 1:1 Coaching: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Episode Transcript:
Related Episodes/Blog Posts:
- Episode 11: Why Classroom Teachers Make Great STEM Teachers
- Episode 45: From Classroom Teacher to STEAM Teacher with Kelly Hogan
- Episode 46: Ask me Anything! Q&A time with Naomi
- Episode 56: 3 STEM Teacher Boundaries You Need Now
- Episode 94: What It's Like to Be Married to a STEM Teacher
Connect with Naomi Meredith:
- Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
- Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
- Watch this episode on her YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
- Join the Facebook Group, The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
More About your host, Naomi Meredith
Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned current K-5 STEM teacher and coach. Her role not only includes teaching over 500 students in her school, but also leading professional development and co-teaching with teachers to help them integrate STEM & Technology.
With over a decade of experience along with a M.Ed. in STEM Leadership and STEM certificate, she helps teachers navigate the best practices, strategies and tools out there.
She truly believes that any teacher out there can learn how to use STEM & Technology in their classrooms effectively. She can’t wait to connect with you and be your guide!
More About The Elementary STEM Coach Podcast
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 lessons, so you throw together a hands-on activity and hope that it works? What systems and routines should you set in place to help students be creative, critically think, and collaborate?
The Elementary STEM Coach is a podcast for K-5 STEM teachers, classroom teachers, GT specialists, and homeschool parents looking for actionable STEM solutions. Each week, Naomi Meredith will share tools, resources and lesson ideas that are actionable in your classroom and create highly engaging experiences with your students. You’ll learn systems and routines that will create control in the chaos and that will keep you organized all year long.
Your mindless scrolling days are over! Your new STEM-best friend is now here in your ear buds!