Board Category: STEM Nominees


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Laronna White

Nominated By: Maria Teresa RuizThis teacher assistant is a STEM Hero for her creativity and dedication to implementing STEAM practices in the classroom. She consistently thinks outside the box, bringing innovative ideas that turn everyday materials and routines into meaningful learning experiences. Their thoughtful approach supports ...

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JayLynn Blagg

Nominated By: Bernadette Chase - Stanislaus County Office of Education Child Family ServiceI would like to nominate JayLynn Blagg as a STEAM Hero for Head Start West. As an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Coach, JayLynn plays a vital role in supporting and training teachers to intentionally ...

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Waterford Child Development Program-WCD Teaching Staff

Nominated By: WCD Coach Jaylynn BlaggI have chosen to nominate the teaching staff that I coach because they have embraced learning what STEAM is and what it can look like in the infant, toddler and preschool environments. This is our first intentional year of planning, preparing ...

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Head Start School Readiness/Disabilities STEAM Coaching Cohort

Nominated By: Denise Bega & Stanislaus Office Of Education/CFS/School Readiness & DisabilityNomination of the School Readiness Team Stanislaus County Office of Education It is with great enthusiasm that we nominate the School Readiness Team at the Stanislaus County Office of Education for ...

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Olga Ochoa

Nominated By: Maria Teresa RuizThis coworker is a STEM Hero for their exceptional dedication to enhancing early childhood programs through collaboration and support. They provide guidance to staff, modeling exemplary practices while remaining open-minded and eager to learn more about STEAM. They bring creativity and intentionality ...

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