Transformational STEM Teacher Training

Over two dynamic weeks, Dr. Stuart Kohlhagen’s STEM training gave teachers a powerful, hands-on experience in applying real STEM principles in the classroom. By the end of the training, teachers had built photogates, written their own code, and collected data to explore acceleration and speed with precision. In another session on waves, they measured sound speed through CO₂-filled pipes, explored light diffraction using bubbles and lasers, and created interactive sine wave models in Excel—linking physical phenomena to mathematical concepts in real time.

The shift in teachers' reported perception of the role of coding and the integration of digital tech into their teaching was very significant. Before the workshop, only 11% rated coding as highly relevant to their subject, but afterwards, nearly 90% plan to incorporate these skills into their teaching. Teachers appreciated the interdisciplinary approach, saying it helped them see clearer links between science, math, and technology. With momentum from this initial success, the school now plans to embed this more interdisciplinary, hands-on learning across the STEM subjects—ensuring that students not only understand scientific concepts but experience them in action. We are so grateful to Dr. Kohlhagen for this transformational training and ongoing leadership.