OUR VISION is to redefine the “education quotient� using STEAM initiatives where kids feel inspired by space and pedagogy to take risks and become active learners across differentiated projects. Ultimately resulting in a more prepared innovative workforce.
OUR MISSION is to be a catalyst for change, via living demonstration of an adaptive education system that supports and insures area students and educators through immersive learning and research-based outcomes.
CORE VALUES Encourage risk-taking‌ including failure Collaboration and teamwork takes ideas farther, faster Everyone brings an individual learning style–love it! Respect everyone, be accountable Design thinking and creativity are integral to ALL we do Learning is a hands-on verb
WHY IS THE STEAM STUDIO LOCATED IN AN ARCHITECT’S OFFICE? Gould Evans’ involvement in STEAM Studio informs design innovation in many ways. The designers have access to educators on a daily basis. The proximity fosters empathy among our designers for the real-world challenges of teachers and how design can make a difference in their classrooms. We’re passionate about exposing the impressionable young leaders of tomorrow to design thinking; promoting versatility, problem solving skills and career readiness for jobs that may not yet exist!
EVERY PROGRAM IS UNIQUE We customize every project to best fill the needs of the participants; whether they are earning scout badge, learning to code a video game or wanting to try something new. There is something for everyone. Some of the many organizations we work with are: Academia de Ni単os Holy Cross Catholic School Visitation Catholic School The Halo Foundation Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops
STEAM STUDIO is a Living Laboratory that relies on sponsorships from Kansas City a rea businesses that care and have motivation to invest in a brighter future for our region’s students and schools. Mandi Sonnenberg Founder + Educator STEAM Studio 816-500-5154 mandi.sonnenberg@rockhurst.edu Matt Gunter Director STEAM Engine, a 501(c)(3) corporation 816-729-4993 gunter.matt9@gmail.com David Reid Principal, Education Practice Leader Gould Evans 816-701-5335 david.reid@gouldevans.com
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