Congratulations to Deena DePamphilis, Director of Science (6-12), who received the Mass STEM Hub Leader of the Year award. This award goes to a school or district administrator for their support, leadership and vision around their Project Lead The Way programming. Nominations for the award winner highlighted:
The wonderful industry and program experiences that she has created for her students and teachers – supporting educators to participate in SIC, encouraging educator participation in community programming and PD, seeking grants to support the programs
Strong high school participation –one of the largest/most robust programs in the state
Leadership in the community – including connecting with other leaders, new programs, and serving as a panelist
As a former science teacher, Ms. DePamphilis has a unique perspective having taught PLTW, and helped bring the program to the middle school last year giving students more access and exposure to project-based STEM before reaching high school, where they self select into STEM electives such as Biomed, Engineering, and Computer Science.
Project Lead The Way is the leading K-12 engineering, computer science and biomedical science applied learning STEM curriculum and training provider across the country. Waltham High School offers two PLTW pathways including BioMed and Engineering. Each pathway consists of four rigorous and relevant courses that provide hands-on, relevant and compelling learning while allowing students to solve real world problems and then deploying the skills and tools professionals use.
MA STEM HUB is a program of the One-8 foundation whose mission is provide schools with access to and support for applied learning and STEM education that builds knowledge and skills students need to succeed in a rapidly changing, high-tech world.
For further information about PLTW in Waltham Public Schools, please see here: https://walthamma.sites.thrill...