STEAM Academy at CLMS
Science, Technology, Engineering, Fine Arts and Math Academy
Crystal Lake Middle School is proud to introduce the STEAM academy new this 2010-2011 school year. Students were selected to become a part of a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and fine arts academy to enhance their academic learning with rigorous instruction, preparing them for higher learning. While this is the first year for the STEAM academy, growth is anticipated in future years. Students, who are enrolled through 8th grade, enjoy project-based learning while earning up to five high school academic credits plus two foreign language credits in Mandarin Chinese. We are proud of our students in the STEAM Academy and look forward to seeing great test scores reflective of all their hard work!
STEAM Academy Teachers
Shawanda Bonner
Team:
6th & 7th Grade STEAM
Certification:
MGIC, ESOL endorsement
Philosophy:
I strongly believe that education opens doors and windows of opportunity for all who wish to obtain it, and as a teacher I have to make sure that my students strive to meet the educational goals I've set for them so that they will not miss out on those opportunities.
Contact:
Christopher Bourgeois
Team:
6th Grade STEAM
Certification:
Elementary ED 1-6
Philosophy:
I strive to be a positive influence on students, guiding them toward higher achievements academically and behaviorally. I enjoy using technology to enhance classroom instruction. I want to help students build strong character and good interpersonal relationships with teachers and fellow students.
Contact:
Keith Cook
Team:
6th & 7th Grade STEAM and ESOL Endorsement
Certification:
MGIC and ESE, Math Grades 5 - 9
Philosophy:
Education expands your opportunities.
Contact:
Leah Henson
Team:
6th & 7th Grade STEAM
Certification:
Science Education 5-9, Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum 5-9, Elementary Education K-6, ESOL Endorsement K-12
Philosophy:
Education is the vehicle that will carry students to greater places. It is the teacher’s responsibility to provide students with everything they need to get the car started, and the enthusiasm to peak the students’ interests. It is then each student’s responsibility to “put the pedal to the metal” and drive that car as far as they can go!
Contact:
Website:
Daniel Holiman
Team:
6th & 7th Grade STEAM
Subjects:
Physical Science and Chinese
Certification:
Middle Grades General Science (5-9); Mandarin Chinese (K-12)
Philosophy:
“Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.” Confucius
“Science is nothing but perception.” Plato
Contact:
Cynthia Holland
Team:
6th & 7th Grade STEAM
Subjects:
Humanities & Geography
Certification:
Elementary K-6 with Integrated Curriculum 5-9
Philosophy:
All students can learn.
Contact:
Sharon Iafrate
Team:
6th, 7th & 8th Grade STEAM
Subjects:
Gifted & Chinese
Certification:
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education (1 – 6)
Middle Grades Integrated Curriculum, Gifted Endorsement
Philosophy:
In gifted education, I like to prepare students to obtain scholarships that would make it possible to reach their full potential!
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