EmPOWERing STEM educators
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is EmPOWERing STEM Educators with $10,400 Grant to Support STEM Teachers Indian River County. The program, which supports STEM-focused peer-to-peer professional development for teachers, recently awarded $10,400 to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers in Indian River County as part of its as part of its statewide EmPOWERing STEM Educators Program. The program’s goal is to increase teacher knowledge of effective math and science instructional practices that align with Florida standards through peer-to-peer learning of best practices.
The funding will support the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC)’s goal to create a successful peer-to-peer learning opportunity that will allow teachers to develop a deeper understanding of the new Algebra standards.
Schools that will benefit from this grant include Sebastian River High School and Vero Beach High School.
“High-quality education is the foundation for our students’ dreams, and equipping teachers with the tools to succeed is the rocket fuel that propels those dreams to new heights,” said Kelly Baysura, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. “Through the funding of this program, we are grateful to be able to help inspire the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers and visionaries.”
FPL is partnering with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations (Consortium) to bring the EmPOWERING STEM Educators Program to school districts throughout the state. Since 2010, the Consortium has administered hands-on, workplace-based STEM classroom learning experiences to increase student awareness and interest in STEM careers. Together, the Consortium and FPL developed this program specifically for math and science teachers
“Investments in STEM education help equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive innovation, strengthen our economy and address the challenges of tomorrow,” said Sarah Marmion, education and outreach centers manager for FPL. “The lasting impact of these grants shapes a brighter future for all of Florida.”
Including Indian River County, FPL is awarding a total of $131,000 to 13 local education foundations across the state.
As part of a continued commitment to STEM education, Florida Power & Light Company is also supporting local students by awarding up to $20,000 scholarships to 10 graduating high school seniors in select counties who have at least one year of experience in a SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment) program. Applications are open until March 31, 2024. For more information visit FPL.com/Education.
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