Authentic Exploration Matters

Our nonprofit’s mission is to provide teachers with hands-on experiences that build confidence in STEAM and fill a critical gap in today’s schools. With many districts losing educators and new teachers coming from diverse backgrounds, there’s a need for stronger pedagogy, teaching practices, and comfort in math, science, and literacy. We address this by offering Discovery Day events, Leading Light events virtual and in-person collaborations, and Innovative educator retreats that connect teachers with practical, real-world content.

In addition to hands-on learning, we provide a year-long framework for lesson planning, supporting teachers as they develop their skills. We’re also working to offer graduate credit, entirely based on teacher feedback. Our goal is to help educators bring passion and excitement back to the classroom, foster collaboration, and create advocates for engagement and cross-curricular design. Ultimately, our work aims to improve teacher retention and revitalize education with a systems-thinking approach.