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Our nation’s future economic prosperity is closely linked with student success in the STEM fields.                                                                                    –STEM Education Coalition

Camp STEM provides hands-on STEM opportunities for children ages 5-14 (grades K-8) and can only be met by recruiting certified, highly qualified teachers. As a member of our staff, you will become a part of the camp STEM experience. Topics covered include Earth Science, Astronomy, Aerospace, Computer Science, Robotics, and more!

Our mission is to create a hands-on experience that teaches and nurtures the children under our care. We believe that all children can be scientists and can apply higher order thinking skills to learn. Our break week camps are only as good as our personnel. We have an extremely selective process and are always looking for the top talent across the state.

Do you have what it takes to join one of the most exciting summer camps in the state? If so, take a look at the job description below!

Camp STEM Instructors

Camp STEM instructors are responsible for implementation of our hands-on STEM camps. This is a part-time position. The programs are conducted at local public and private colleges, universities, and schools.  Sessions last approximately 3 – 6 hours, depending on location.

Detailed lesson plans and all supplies are provided for instruction. Instructors will follow camp STEM guidelines for operation as well as respecting and protecting student achievement. camp STEM instructors must hold a certified teaching license (doesn’t have to be in science), and have some experience working with children. All candidates must submit to a F.B.I background check and be able to commit to the week specified at the location(s) you have been assigned.

 

Meet Damario Warfield

Damario Warfield is a career educator in the educational field for the past twelve years. He currently holds a Bachelors degree in Physical education and a Masters Degree in Sports Science. He truly enjoys teaching our youth and watching them progress in all aspects of life. Engaging all students in hands-on learning is crucial in every aspect of STEM learning. 

Meet Bryant Herbert

Bryant Herbert is native of Murfreesboro, Tn, graduating from Riverdale High School. He attended Tennessee State University with a degree in Health and Physical Education.

Mr. Herbert is a former teacher and administrator with a total of 11 years of experience. He currently serves a pastor in Franklin and Columbia, Tn.
His favorite color is Navy Blue. Favorite food is Lasagna. His favorite hobbies are writing, music, poetry, personal fitness, and mentoring the youth. I like STEM because it is the future. It allows me to continue to learn about technology, coding, and App creations.


Meet Beth Moore

Beth Moore is an art teacher living in Murfreesboro, Tn. She graduated from MTSU with a B.S. in Art Education in 2011 and earned an M.A. in Educational Leadership in 2014. Currently, she is an art teacher for public schools and private lessons while also working as an Art Quest Facilitator at the Frist Center of Visual Arts in Nashville. She is also a working artist, showing and selling her work in the Murfreesboro-Nashville area.


Meet Shaunta Rischer

Shaunta Rischer is a classroom teacher with many years of experience in the elementary and middle school setting. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from Arizona State University. She thrives to plant seeds for learning and growth in the minds of youth. Shaunta is excited to begin her fourth summer with Camp STEM and looks forward to engaging with your family!


Christa Adams
Christa Adams graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a bachelor’s degree in Education for grades K through 8. Over the past 15 years, she has worked with grades 1 through 4 teaching all subjects. In 2017 she accepted a position with Creswell Middle as their teacher librarian. There she created a maker space in her library. Introducing the students to Makey Makey kits, kiva blocks, dash and dot bots, Sphero balls, and STEAM challenges. This year she has the pleasure of teaching coding to eighth graders and introducing new books to the students of Creswell Middle School of the Arts. This new venture combines her growing passion of STEAM with her love for discovery and learning. She is looking forward to the new ideas that her students will have and to see the problems they will solve.

 

Meet Caterious Siggers
Caterious Siggers is a Memphis, Tn. native. He graduated from UT Knoxville with a B.A. in fine arts and earned an M.A. in from Memphis College of Arts. Mr. Siggers is a Visual Arts instructor at Egypt Elementary. Students are our future and need 21st-century skills for tmrws careers.


Meet Kaylee Orchard
My name is Kaylee Orchard. I recently graduated from Missouri Baptist University (MBU) with a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate Disabilities k-12. I then continued on to add my certification in Early Childhood Education birth-grade 3. I recently moved to Nashville where I hope to pursue my love for teaching even further. My favorite subjects to teach are Math and Science and I enjoy working hands on exploring new ways to learn and teach. I am looking forward to Camp STEM this summer!


Meet Kristen Albritton
My name is Kristen Albritton. I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education 1-6 and am certified in Social Sciences 6-12. I currently teach 6th and 8th-grade history at Bok Academy in Lake Wales, FL. I enjoy reading, traveling, history and politics. I look forward to working with Camp STEM this summer!


Meet Steffania Wenisch

My name is Steffania Wenisch. I am currently attending MTSU and will be graduating in December with a B.S in Education grades K-6. I was born in South America, Colombia and moved to the U.S. when I was 9. I speak and write fluently in both Spanish and English. I like to play soccer, travel, and spend time with family and friends.  My favorite content areas are Math, Science, and Social Studies. I am looking forward to teaching and meeting new faces this fall in camp STEM!

 

Meet Amanda Brooks

My name is Amanda Brooks I am a graduate of MTSU with a degree in Early childhood education. I am currently a Pre-K teacher for Murfreesboro Head Start and have been with Head Start for 6 years.

 

Meet Emily Whobrey

My name is Emily Whobrey. I recently graduated from MTSU with a degree in Elementary Education (K-6). In the Fall, I teach 4th-grade math at McGavock Elementary School. I have recently moved to Nashville. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, biking, and spending time outdoors.

 

Miranda Dethrow

My name is Miranda Dethrow. I am a fourth-grade teacher at Cole Elementary in Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. I just completed my 8th year of teaching. I received my Bachelor’s degree from The University of Memphis, my Master’s degree from Arkansas State University, and my Educational Specialist’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. My favorite content areas are Science and Math. I am very science oriented and hands-on. I am very excited at the opportunity to work with camp STEM this summer.

NOTE: Our camp is filled with math and science activities and our programs are normally sold out! Our camper to staff ratio is 15:1.

High quality, well-facilitated STEM activities encourage youth to be curious, ask questions, and make connections with the world around them; as well as obtain essential skills for success in life and in our global economy. Our staff receives high-quality PD from CLICK2SCIENCE.

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