The following teachers are the current STEMTech Co. Navigators; representatives for Naomi Meredith's brand. These educators are here to help other teachers all over the world navigate STEM & Technology in their K-5 classrooms. They have the opportunity to implement and use STEM and technology lessons sent monthly, created by Naomi Meredith.
To learn more about this program and to apply, click here.
I am Pamela Alba, but my students call me Mrs. Pam. I'm from Dominican Republic. I work in a bilingual school and own an afternoon technology program for kids to learn programming, digital art and STEAM.
My journey started as an English teacher in my home, then promoted to Technology teacher. I've been able to prepare myself in the latest trends on educational technology and integration in the classroom.
I hold a certification in STEM and a Master's degree in Educational Technology. The beautiful world of STEAM and MakerSpace and it has been quite an exciting adventure teaching students from Kinder through 4th grade. I also help other teachers to fall in love with technology through social media, YouTube videos and workshops.
I am a school library media specialist in Georgia. I am also an avid tech and gadget learner. I enjoy incorporating read alouds into classroom instruction and teaching students the importance of digital citizenship. Most recently, I have started advocating for more STEM instruction in elementary school media centers.
My name is Lisa and I am the STEAM & Technology coach at an International school in Panama. We just brought STEAM to our school during the pandemic. It was a hard change, but having something for the kids and that is hands on when the rest of the day is all digital has been extremely beneficial to their growth and education. Many parents have told me how much their kids look forward to STEAM class each week!
Namaste from India!
I’m Binal Kamdar – a computer engineer by education & founder of ‘TeachSTEAM Hands-on Education’ by profession. Being a LEGO Education enthusiast, I have been developing content for children aged 3-13 years & training teachers to promote hands-on education & learning through play since 2005. I am also one of the first certified Six Bricks Facilitators of India. I have also facilitated as a coach for the robotics competitions like World Robot Olympiad (WRO), FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) & FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) for over a decade & coached more than 45 teams successfully & marked many national & international achievements.
With the aim to make play meaningful & mindful and the vision to develop strong STEAM skills for all ages of children, I founded TeachSTEAM Studio – the world of ‘hands-on minds-on’ education. TeachSTEAM Studio is an experiential LEGO® inspired learning space for children, in Rajkot, India. We re-define play & reinforce playful practices through ‘learning through play‘ concept to teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) in an interactive, engaging and fun way.
We provide on-site & online hands-on LEGO® workshops for children aged 3 to 13 years. We have designed & conducted more than 90 different age-specific workshops to nurture creativity, early math & science, early language & literacy, social-emotional skills, computational thinking, early engineering, coding & robotics skills.
We constantly work to make learning more effective & fun for children using the best hands-on learning tool – LEGO® & STEAM methodology.
My name is Lindsay. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I have been a teacher for ten years. I have taught fourth and was a technology specialist throughout those years. I love exploring resources and showing students how important the variety of subjects can open their eyes. I love learning new things myself as well.
I'm a former classroom teacher turned K-5 STEM & Library Teacher at my school in Southeastern Connecticut. A few years ago I decided to get a Master's Degree in Education Technology. Then I found my dream job as the STEM/Tech/Library teacher! Now I teach all things from library skills, to coding, to Digital Citizenship, to robotics, to 3D Printing, to STEM & Makerspace! My true passion lies in EdTech & STEM!
Fun Facts:
*I love all things Lilly Pulitzer, the beach, and of course Disney World!
*My family owns 2 Hair Salons and Orsini's Sausage (I'm the 4th Generation!)
*I was a DIII Athlete in College! #ECWLAX
*Team Flair Pens!
*I love to travel!
I’m a fifth grade teacher in the Bay Area, California. I am constantly looking for ways to engage my students and implement critical thinking skills into the classroom. Each year, I attend our county’s STEM conference, participate in online technology conferences, and look for ways to teach other teachers in my district about the uses of tech in the classroom.
This year more than ever, we are forced to look for innovative ways to teach STEM in the classroom. I am excited to continue this work in the most unique teaching environment we’ve ever had, and help you try different ways to engage your students as well!