2025 NCESD - STEM Summit: Full Schedule

You’re invited to join us Tuesday August 12th through Thursday August 14th for the 2025 STEM Summit at the Wenatchee Convention Center! The STEM Summit provides professional learning opportunities for teachers and educational staff members in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics taught by experts and specialists in their fields.

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If you have any questions, please email Pete Phillips.

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9:30am PDT

Math in Motion: Project-Based Learning for PreK-3

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

TBA @ 137 North Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

Math in Motion

Presenters

Linda Hibbard

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
TBA

Math, Early Learning (Birth - 3rd Grade) | Early Learning STEM, Early Learning (Birth - 3rd Grade)

9:30am PDT

Creating Authentic Student Relationships in STEM

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT

TBA @ 137 North Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

This presentation highlights how building genuine connections with students can transform STEM learning. We will explore strategies for fostering trust and rapport—such as active listening, open communication, and inclusive practices—supported by classroom examples shared without revealing student identities. Attendees will gain practical insights and simple yet impactful methods for creating supportive classroom environments where students can thrive.

Presenters

Mitch Stanberry

NBCT High School Math Teacher, Warden High School

For the past decade, I have been teaching on the East side of the state. My journey began in a traditionally affluent high school, but ten years ago, I made a significant transition to a high minority, low socio-economic high school. This change has been both challenging and enlightening... Read More →

Myrella Gasca

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
TBA

Science (General), K-20 | Technology (General), K-20 | Math, K-20 | Early Learning STEM, K-20

9:30am PDT

Quantum Sparks - This History of Light

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA @ 137 North Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

What is light and how do we know? This session with explore the history of our understanding of light from the ancient Greeks and Isaac Newton, up to Albert Einstein’s explanation of the photo-electric effect and the birth of Quantum Mechanics. A basic understanding of algebraic concepts is required for this course.

Presenters

Bill Eagle

Associate Director - NCESD, NCESD

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT
TBA

Science (General), High School | Math, High School

9:30am PDT

Meet the Podcasters - PL Talks: Stefan, Cari, and Andy

Thursday August 14, 2025 9:30am - 12:00pm PDT

TBA @ 137 North Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee, WA 98801

Come visit with the crew and be a part of a STEM Summit Podcast, PL Talks version

Presenters

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Dr. Andy Boyd serves as the Science and Math Specialist at the North Central Educational Service District (NCESD), where he also holds the role of Regional Math Coordinator. With a strong background in STEM education and regional education systems, Dr. Boyd supports educators across... Read More →