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Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM
Monday, February 5, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST
Presented by Kara Ball, Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Sponsored by Teacher Created Materials
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Enrich your summer programs and increase student engagement by exploring effective approaches to incorporating STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) education. View this edWebinar to discover how STEAM seamlessly integrates reading, writing, math, and science, providing hands-on and engaging experiences that equip students with future-ready skills.
Kara Ball, Academic Officer at Teacher Created Materials, addresses common pain points in summer education, emphasizing practical solutions that explore the importance of student engagement and the role of STEAM in making learning more enjoyable. In this edWebinar, viewers:
- Discover hands-on and engaging activities that make learning fun
- Understand how STEAM can enrich learning across subject areas
- Recognize the role of STEAM in providing students with skills for success in the future
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 educators, education leaders, curriculum specialists, and summer program coordinators.
About the Presenter
Kara Ball currently works as an Academic Officer for Teacher Created Materials and specializes in science and STEAM education. Additionally, Kara provides professional development in the content areas of math, ELA, science, special education, early childhood, and social studies for schools, districts, teachers, and educational trainers. Prior to joining TCM, Kara served as a District Elementary STEM Education Specialist for Baltimore City Public Schools where she was responsible for curriculum development, training, evaluation, and resource management across 131 schools.
Kara received a Bachelor of Science in elementary and special education from Towson University and a Master of Science in curriculum, instruction, and assessment from Walden University. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate in innovative education at Walden University. Kara is also a National Board-Certified Teacher in early childhood and has been a part of the NBCT organization since 2014.
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