Our Mission

Empowering Young Minds through Creativity and Innovation

At STEM n Stone, we believe in the boundless potential of every child to become a great innovator. Our mission is to nurture young minds by providing exposure to diverse creative inputs, incorporating Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), S.T.E.M, Inquiry Science, Design Thinking, and Art. We are passionate about instilling in children the ability to "Think Big" and collaborate effectively to address challenges within our local communities and on a global scale, leveraging their innate creativity as a force for positive change.

Key Pillars of Our Mission:

1. Empowering Innovation: We recognize that every child possesses unique talents and capabilities waiting to be unleashed. By providing the right opportunities and resources, we empower young innovators to realize their full potential.

2. Fostering Collaboration: Collaboration lies at the heart of our approach. We believe that by working together, children can tackle complex challenges more effectively and generate innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole.

3. Cultivating Design Thinking: Design thinking is more than just a methodology; it's a mindset. We aim to cultivate the mental stamina and mindfulness necessary for participants to engage in iterative design processes with confidence and resilience.

4. Strengthening Problem-Solving Skills: In today's competitive job market, strong problem-solving skills are essential. We equip students with the ability to embrace failure as an opportunity for growth, learning, and continuous improvement.

5. Promoting STEM Education: STEM skillsets are crucial for navigating the complexities of the modern world. We advocate for STEM education that not only imparts technical knowledge but also instills a mindset of curiosity, adaptability, and perseverance.

Join Us in Changing the World!

Together, we can harness the creative minds of children to drive meaningful change and shape a brighter future for generations to come. Join us in our mission to empower young innovators and cultivate a generation of problem solvers who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

Carla Stone, MSIT

carla.stemnstone@gmail.com

STEMn Stone - Empowering Young Minds for a Better Tomorrow

Our programs include professional development for teachers with or without students. We also have workshop series that range from 1 day, 3 day, 5 day, two weeks or quarterly check-ins. Workshops can be tailored to the curriculum needs of the institution if requested. We focus on inquiry science with student driven experiences being central to changing the face of education. We love to show educators that S.T.E.M and Design Thinking can be applied to any content area especially through Read Alouds (STEAM and Stories, Program 1). Some of the best projects have been developed through art. Our team has numerous rich experiences in weaving the Arts into design challenges. Creativity is our specialty.