Jill Cain, Three Fires Elementary technology teacher, was recently honored with the MiSTEM Network Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year Award. Cain received her award during the MiSTEM Recognition Ceremony. The award honors educators with a consistent record of integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) principles and high-quality STEM-related experiences for students, with a focus on:
• Promoting active learning and imaginative, critical, and independent thinking;
• Developing a love of learning and appreciation for the relationship between STEM-based content and society;
• Building resilience and helping students learn the advantages of “failing forward”;
• Using design process thinking and STEM-based learning experiences;
• Engaging with learners beyond the classroom and creating…
