LEAD STEM
LEAD STEM is a unique leadership development experience tailored for National STEM Learning Ecosystem leaders and emerging leaders that uses best practices and promising innovations from top leadership training to create a new generation of individuals who have vested interests in advancing STEM and its core principles throughout the US.

LEAD STEM Fellows Dev
Rick E. Beal, Ph.D.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I want to improve my skills so I can help more people.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
of the positive and collaborative approach to learn from other STEM focused professionals to enhance best practices in STEM education, and gain a broader perspective from others in order to best support educators and students.
Lisa J. Blank, M.Ed., MAT
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I wish to develop my leadership skills, equipping me to better serve my local community in promotion of STEM education and innovation. We must change practices to ensure that our citizens are equipped with essential skills and habits of mind in preparation for an ever more rapidly changing workforce.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
collaboration with STEM innovators and organizations is highly important. Leaders must engage in lifelong learning and collaboration to catalyze innovation.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I believe that creating and expanding access to STEM knowledge and building academic and 21st century skills will create active, collaborative, lifelong learners. LEAD STEM will provide me the opportunity for new pathways to broaden STEM equity, so that we can continue inspiring the builders and inventors of tomorrow, preparing them for a successful future..
Kim Case, J.D.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I chose LEAD STEM because I want to develop the tools necessary to drive New Jersey's STEM economy-including education and workforce development-to be the very best it can be, for all learners.
Melissa A. Coleman, Ph.D.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
students from all backgrounds deserve access to STEM experiences.
Andrew Garner
I chose LEAD STEM because...
after working with local employers and a multitude of school districts, I became very award of the need for a movement that inspires students to pursue a career in STEM.
Katie Grootegoed
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I believe STEM skills and a solid STEM Ecosystem can thrust Northeast Ohio past the threshold for a successful and thriving urban community. I believe we can make sustainable change and work together to take steps to insure STEM opportunities are available to all.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
the developing collaborative is both highly engaged and diverse enough to effectively reach into a blend of urban and rural learners.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I choose LEAD STEM because I want to give the children in our community an opportunity to explore careers in STEM in order to move them from poverty to success.
Kari McGann, MA
I chose LEAD STEM because...
New Jersey needs leaders in education that are driven to provide opportunities for all students in STEM, especially girls and students of color, to ultimately build New Jersey's STEM workforce. LEAD STEM brings national leaders together in an interconnected, collaborative effort of a community working towards a shared vision.
Raul (Rudy) A. Reyna, Ph.D.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I wanted an opportunity to continue to develop my knowledge of STEM education and to develop a stronger network with other successful STEM education leaders to better support the STEM Ecosystem work being done in our community.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I want to further develop as a professional and actively participate in a systems based approach for increasing quality STEM learning opportunities.
Demetrius Roberts, Ed.D.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I want to bring people, organizations, and institutions together to make our world better by building synergistic relationships built on our commonalities and strengthen by our differences.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I want to amplify the impact of Discovery Cube's programming across all of Southern California and beyond. I'm excited to discovery how I can partner with other ecosystems to create STEM programming that provides immersive, hands-on activities that deepen the understanding of STEM proficiencies and allows access for all children and educators.
Holly Steele
I chose LEAD STEM because...
building and learning from a national network of STEM professionals will better equip our team to advance STEM education in the communities across Orange County.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I desire to see terrific growth within my local tech community. I also wish to entice newcomers to join up. However, this ambition isn't achievable on my own. Alone, I'm simply not enough. I chose LEAD STEM because I need what they offer: a cohort of amazing supporters; professional leadership development; and well-seasoned guidance.
I chose LEAD STEM because...
I am committed to support and increase community involvement, develop workforce pipelines and impact the proficiency of educators’ content and instructional pedagogy in the STEM fields.
Jeremy Babendure, Ph.D.
Winnie Black, Ph.D.
Emily Dilger, Ph.D.
Melissa Dubois, Ph.D.
Lori Flippin
Phil Hampton
LeeAnne Jimenez
Judd Pittman
Larry Plank
Kathleen Schofield
Tim Sisson
Tom Turner
Mary Wilson Arrasmith
Contact Information
Angela Baber, Executive Director
720.272.0285 | angelababer@tiesteach.org