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STEM Education

STEM in St Vrain encompasses a complete mindset of thinking. It isn’t limited to science, technology, engineering and math. We believe STEM is about integrating content, tools and practices, it’s creating a culture of curiosity and developing essential skills for all students. STEM allows for personalization of student learning and the ability to adapt to changes in our world. STEM creates connections with others on a local and global level. In St. Vrain, STEM focuses on solving human-centered problems to improve our world.

Our Model for STEM Integration into PK-16 Schools: STEM by Design

How we use the Stanford d.school Model of Design Thinking: Handout

SVVSD STEM Philosophies, Practices and Content.

Design Thinking Process

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Contact Us

Phyllis Ashe

Innovation Center STEM Outreach Coordinator

ashe_phyllis@svvsd.org

Kristen Brohm

Director of STEM Education

Kristen Brohm

brohm_kristen@svvsd.org

Sherie “DW” Dike-Wilhelm

Innovation Center/Columbine Elementary STEM Coordinator

dikewilhelm_sherie@svvsd.org

Jodi Garner

Innovation Center/ Northridge Elementary STEM Coordinator and Field Trip Coordinator

garner_jodi@svvsd.org

Partners

list of program partners

Recent News

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Student’s “Drones for Dreams” Inspires $25,000 OtterCares Grant for Innovation Center’s New Philanthropy Initiative

On Thursday, May 7, the Innovation Center received a $25,000 grant from the OtterCares Foundation to help expand opportunities for students to apply their professional skills in support of nonprofit organizations across the region. The grant was inspired by Silver Creek High School junior Braeden Macchia’s work through “Drones for Dreams,” a student-led initiative that...<br><a title="Student’s “Drones for Dreams” Inspires $25,000 OtterCares Grant for Innovation Center’s New Philanthropy Initiative" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/05/11/students-drones-for-dreams-inspires-25000-ottercares-grant-for-innovation-centers-new-philanthropy-initiative/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Student’s “Drones for Dreams” Inspires $25,000 OtterCares Grant for Innovation Center’s New Philanthropy Initiative </span>Read More</a>

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>

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>