For Educators

Educators enable students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways, and guide them as they pursue their passions and prepare for higher education and beyond. The IC promotes education that challenges, engages, and empowers students in their learning, all while preparing them for the careers of tomorrow through innovative education. As an educator, you can engage with the IC through its numerous STEM education resources, through a tour of its cutting-edge facility, or through professional development opportunities.

Innovation Center Field Trips

Elementary (K-5) field trips are a great learning experience for both students and teachers! Thank you for your interest in elementary (K-5) field trips at the Innovation Center!  Each elementary school is allotted two grade levels field trips at the principal’s discretion.  Please connect with your principal if you are interested in scheduling a field trip!

Are you a community member, partner, or local business / organization looking to support STEM Education in the elementary classroom?  Email Kristen Brohm, Director of STEM Education, to connect!  (brohm_kristen@svvsd.org)

Tour the Innovation Center

If you want to learn more about the Innovation Center and opportunities available to you, tours of the Innovation Center are available. Tours include a comprehensive overview/tour of the Innovation Center as well as Q&A.

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Facility Usage

Our facility is available for use for all of our educators within St. Vrain Valley Schools. All facility requests should be submitted via the facility use form button below. Requests are reviewed on Fridays. After your request has been reviewed, a response will be given. 

Professional Development Opportunities

There are many opportunities to advance professionally through courses offered within the district. Take a look at the courses offered by the Office of Professional Development.

Ventures & Project Teams

Ventures and project teams are developed to advance student learning in a given content area after school. The Innovation Center has many teams in a wide variety of areas. If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to the corresponding instructor or connect with Axel Reitzig or Eric Berngen

Recent News

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May 6, 2026

Innovation Center Welcomes Astronaut, Sparks Student Inspiration

Duane “Digger” Carey, a former NASA astronaut, visited the Innovation Center on May 5 for “An Audience with an Astronaut,” hosted in partnership with the Space Foundation. During his presentation, Carey reflected on his path to serving as the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia on the STS-109 mission in 2002, a critical servicing mission for...<br><a title="Innovation Center Welcomes Astronaut, Sparks Student Inspiration" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/05/06/innovation-center-welcomes-astronaut-sparks-student-inspiration/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Innovation Center Welcomes Astronaut, Sparks Student Inspiration </span>Read More</a>

Apr 30, 2026

Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce

When Isaac Wicks, a junior at Niwot High School, began his freshman year, he was interested in a variety of pathways. Just three short years later, he has earned three Salesforce certifications and completed a real-world internship where he applied the skills he gained through those programs. What first piqued Isaac’s interest in Salesforce was...<br><a title="Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/30/niwot-high-school-student-builds-a-future-with-salesforce/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Niwot High School Student Builds a Future with Salesforce </span>Read More</a>

Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

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