STEM Administrators

Ms. Byron’s current work includes:

Developing and sustaining innovative STEM/STEAM Programming
Creating a STEM culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion
Managing local and grant funding to procure emerging technologies and high-quality STEM curriculum
Partnering with universities, informal education, and business/industry to enhance and extend STEM offerings
Supporting school administrators and STEM lead teachers to ensure effective implementation of programs

Mr. Nelhuebel’s current work includes:

Supporting middle school STEM Magnet, I-STEM Related Arts, and CyberSTEAM programs through curriculum development and teacher support
Connecting local, national, and global STEM opportunities with high school STEM lead teachers through monthly STEM lead meetings and in-school support
Providing new coach training, resources and opportunities for the expansion of competitive robotics in Newport News
Creating technology-enhanced STEM, STEAM, and Computer Science curriculum for secondary instructional programs
Developing, coordinating, and supporting Computer Science and Robotics secondary summer programs

Ms. Barker’s current work includes:

Partnering with administration, teachers, and community professionals to develop integrated curriculum enhancing STEM, STEAM, and computer science instruction in pre-k and elementary schools
Supporting elementary STEM magnet schools and CyberSTEAM programs through professional development, curriculum support, and innovative programming
Coaching of STEM lead teachers to provide professional development and implementation of innovative unique STEM programs in schools
Developing, coordinating and supporting elementary cybersecurity pathway extended learning and summer programs
Collaborating with district -level leadership in the development of the Division-Wide Literacy Committee

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics