Listen "Start Small and Stick With It with Gina Kwid."
Episode Synopsis
For this episode, Becky and I interviewed Gina Kwid, a 2nd grade teacher and a STEM enthusiast! Gina shared a great milkweed experiment she did with her kids, talked about the importance of networking, and summarized that STEM skills are really about being a thinker.
This year Gina was recognized as state finalist for the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Congratulations Gina!! Of these finalists, our state superintendent of public instruction Debbie Critchfield said, “This award highlights Idaho educators who have gone above and beyond in opening doors in STEM for our youngest learners. These remarkable instructors have created a space for students to explore STEM topics with comfort and curiosity."
I love that last phrase-explore STEM topics with comfort and curiosity-and feel like that is a great description of Gina's style with her students. Let's jump in.
This year Gina was recognized as state finalist for the national Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Congratulations Gina!! Of these finalists, our state superintendent of public instruction Debbie Critchfield said, “This award highlights Idaho educators who have gone above and beyond in opening doors in STEM for our youngest learners. These remarkable instructors have created a space for students to explore STEM topics with comfort and curiosity."
I love that last phrase-explore STEM topics with comfort and curiosity-and feel like that is a great description of Gina's style with her students. Let's jump in.
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