Henry Grumet

Grumet’s innovative teaching idea, “Robotics for All,” focuses on pioneering the first A-G approved robotics course for his district. In this course, students will build multiple versions of a robot, programming it to drive by itself and design 3-D printed objects. The goal is to solve a community issue of making an Earth Science replacement that was aimed at the same demographic and would allow Grumet to turn a low-level science class into an exciting, introductory robotics/programming course. With the Voya grant, students will learn about physics, engineering, 3-D design and programming, all while working on a physical robot that they can design, build, improve and test. Students will be focused on making a meaningful impact in a place they care about, and their work throughout the year will be guided by that goal. Grumet hopes to make his Earth Science class more engaging and hands-on for his low-income students.