Donya Hadder

Hadder’s innovative teaching idea, “Geared for Engineering, STEAM,” focuses on revamping the Williams Elementary Middle School science program to align with new generation science standards. With the Voya grant, Hadder will develop a strong science curriculum that will reach the core of students’ critical thinking. Each week, students will spend time in a lab setting that incorporates higher level thinking skills and project- based learning. Each month, they will focus on one particular project based learning goal. By creating a maker space utilizing 3D printing technology, students involved in the project will learn to become designers and creators by using cutting edge technology to visualize and create their own imaginations.