The STEM Teacher Leadership Video Showcase features 3-minute videos submitted by teacher leaders and those engaged in creating teacher leadership programs. View their inspiring stories and make sure to leave a comment! Share on social media and "like" your favorites!Warrensville Heights City School District is Moving Full STEAM Ahead
The Warrensville Heights City School District would like to share the growth and impact of STEAM integration District wide. Our Board of directors along with the support of the community has made an large Investment of dollars and time into providing opportunities for the scholars of WHCSD. In our video we share scholars’ participation in District wide STEAM fairs , out of school and after school participation implementation of curriculum - Our in school maker-space and mobile innovation labs. Our teachers’ participation in a co-facilitated model in the makerspace.
We would appreciate the opportunity to share how our predominantly African American District is on the verge of producing the next generation of creative, collaborative critical thinkers who will have a local and global impact.
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Welcome to WHCSD STEAM TEAM
Greetings,
On behalf of the Warrensville Heights City School District STEAM team we welcome you to enjoy our STEAM journey. Get ready to experience a glimpse into how Collaboration, Curiosity, Communication and Critical Thinking are key components of our District's mission and critical towards moving our program full STEAM ahead .
We encourage any questions you may have about our journey, processes, or just leave us a message. It's now time to hit play and please enjoy.
Thank you,
The WHCSD STEAM Team
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WHCSD STEAM Resources
https://sites.google.com/warrensville.k12.oh.us/tigermill/home?authuser=0 ( WHCSD: The Mobile Innovation Lab M.I.L.L.)
https://sites.google.com/whcsd.org/whcsd-steam-goes-virtual/home (WHCSD STEAM website)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AqOI_YsnNzyCQUJMdJlKNlMHetsk8LAaDlHhTpiAudY/edit?usp=sharing (WHCSD STEAM Strategic Plan)
Great Video! So enjoyed it!
I love this video and in particular hearing both faculty and student voices. It seems like you are creating a very rich inquiry based culture that is permeating through the school. What PD have you provided to faculty to make this happen? Kudos to you and all your teachers!
In reply to Great Video! So enjoyed it! by Joni Falk
Thank you!
We have offered multiple PD for the different programming, PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Pre Engineering and BioMedical, Fab Foundation has provided PD around the design process and inquiry. Over the past 5 years we have PD our teachers in inquiry learning and PBL (Project Based Learning). We recently PD our elective teachers (Art, Physical Education, Music ...ect) on transdisciplinary strategies and offer time for collaboration. The goal for STEAM in our district is for it to be accessible to all.
I'm so impressed by your…
I'm so impressed by your maker space and all the activities you provide for your students. It looks like your entire faculty has embraced your STEM mission. Your students are very lucky to have to many rich activities to engage in every day. Do you use a engineering design process for you engineering projects or do you just let them build? Thank you for sharing this.
In reply to I'm so impressed by your… by Kaye Ebelt
Thank you
Yes, we do use the engineer design process in all our STEAM classes and our makerspace. We are very lucky to have scholars and families that are opening to experience learning in different ways.
The Mission
I love your mission! I wonder what PD and/or curriculum you use to support your mission?
In reply to The Mission by Jennifer Donais
Thank you
We offer multiple curriculum, all new curriculum adoption are expected te embedded STEM/STEAM careers information. We have offered multiple PD for the different programming, PLTW (Project Lead the Way) Pre Engineering and BioMedical, Fab Foundation has provided PD around the design process and inquiry. Over the past 5 years we have PD our teachers in inquiry learning and PBL (Project Based Learning). We recently PD our elective teachers (Art, Physical Education, Music ...ect) on transdisciplinary strategies and offer time for collaboration. The goal for STEAM in our district is for it to be accessible to all.
In reply to Thank you by Ruth Ray, M.Ed.
Wow! That is amazing. Love…
Wow! That is amazing. Love hearing the great work you are doing.
awesome > STEAM it UP!
Teaching STEAM is a different mindset and you have it! I often think of it as one an ocean and you can flow in on any tributary in (science, tech, engineering, art, math) and once in the center, as stated in this video, you find there is not only ONE way or option to look at things. Once established, this flows into the culture of the school then to life.
Do you have a STEAM fair in a gymnasium where students come up to a station and observe and/or try a process out? It looked like that in some pics but not sure.
We also have PLTW program here in my district in central NY (not in elementary unfortunately but only in junior and senior high) and love the curriculum but I also highly recommend Tufts University's Online program Teachers Teach Engineering Education Program (TEEP) I personally gained so much insight into their research and LEGO Mindstorm lessons on student thinking. It resonates within me daily. Check it out and contact me if you have any questions.
Keep STEAMING!
In reply to awesome > STEAM it UP! by Kathleen Donovan
Thank you
Thank you for the resources, yes we have a winter and spring fair each year. With stations, student work, our CTE programs and community partners. We are using many avenues to lead and expose ALL to STEAM.
I also loved hearing both…
I also loved hearing both the faculty and student voices. It is obvious that all are engaged and committed to this exciting curriculum. Thank you for sharing your story!
In reply to I also loved hearing both… by Kathryn Hobbs
Yes - so great to hear from students AND adults in this program!
Agreed on all counts - thanks so much for your story, WHCSD! This was such an inspiring video. Not only were the student perspectives great, but I love how you helped us get a peak into your unpacked mission statement!! :) Kirstin
Thank you
Our Staff and Scholars are the voice and face of STEAM...........
Mobile innovation lab
Thanks for sharing your work. I was glad to read that teachers in all disciplines are included. I’d like to know more about the mobile innovation lab (websites, how to implement).
Thank you.
In reply to Mobile innovation lab by Wanda Bryant
The Mobile Innovation Learning Lab
Good Afternoon
Our MILL was made possible through a Grant from AMAZON.
Below I have shared a link check it out:
https://sites.google.com/warrensville.k12.oh.us/tigermill/home?authuser=0 ( WHCSD: The Mobile Innovation Lab M.I.L.L.)
Thank you
The WHCSD STEAM Team
Have you seen an increase in…
Have you seen an increase in your students wanting to pursue STEAM careers in their future?
In reply to Have you seen an increase in… by GLORIA KREISCHER GAJEWICZ
Increase
Good Evening
Our numbers has increased in our PLTW pathways in CTE .. Career Technical Education, which are computer science, biomedical and engineering programs.
We are also monitoring our district and state data for impact.
thank you
WHCSD STEAM TEAM
How inspirational to see all…
How inspirational to see all the student AND teacher engagement! I loved the unified messages and the voices of all involved. Have you found it difficult to get funding? Is your school a STEAM school, or is STEAM a program/force driving the curriculum?
In reply to How inspirational to see all… by Rebecca Cummings
Thank you
Good evening
We are not a STEM/STEAM designated school district. Our district is working towards an integrated approach to STEM//STEAM. Aligning with all subject core teachers and offering courses and opportunities pre-k thru 12 has been essential in the alignment.
When it comes to funding, integration into already existing programs and curriculum has afforded the pathway to offer these opportunities to All scholars on the others hand , we have been awarded some significant grants and are always on the look out for more in the pursuit of sustainability.
again thank for taking the time watch our video.
WCHSD STEAM TEAM
TeamWork
Love the teamwork to educate STEM Learning! Thanks for sharing your video :) Diana
I love team work
Greetings,
I love to know how would you integrate engineering in your program and what type of problem do you give your students to solve.
Engineering
Good Evening
we are currently introducing our scholars to the Engineer Design process as early as K and continuing through grade 5. We are implementing the PLTW.
Our teachers have received training and out STEAM teachers leads the work. PLTW is also used Grades 6 through 12, and the school who takes a more in depth interest in Engineering they are able to go into a CTE pathway.
Great questions, hope this answers your questions,
Thank you for watching our video.
WHCSD STEAM TEAM
Excellent work, Ruth!
Ruth,
Your STEAM program truly encompasses the 4 "C's" - Collaboration, Curiosity, Communication, and Critical Thinking. I love how your video has so many pictures of students doing STEAM and testaments from your employers of implementing STEAM, Keep up the splendid work!!
In reply to Excellent work, Ruth! by Elegan Kramer
Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to check out or video.
The WHCSD STEAM Team!
SO Many Opportunities
You offer such a wide variety of opportunities for students. How do you provide on-going support/PD for teachers to keep up with such a rigorous and rich experience across your district? WOW!!! :)
In reply to SO Many Opportunities by Jodi Zeis
Thank you
Good Afternoon
Our Curriculum and Instruction department manages STEAM integration, professional development and curriculum are vetted and scheduled through out the year.
PLTW:
The 4 C's - Critical to our Students Future
Ruth,
Allowing your students to use the inquiry based approach and multiple solutions is wonderful! You are truly creating students who are taking leadership in their own learning!
Flo Falatko
In reply to The 4 C's - Critical to our Students Future by Florence Falatko
Thank you
Our Scholars and Teachers are truly amazing! Thank you for checking out our video.
The WHCSD STEAM Team