Welcome to STEM!

The most rewarding part of STEM is being able to allow students to explore, create, and think outside the box. At any given time, you can walk in our class and see a room full of students actively engaged in something. It may be loud and very busy, but learning is occurring on many levels!

STEAM vs STEM

STEM: Science-Technology-Engineering-Math

STEAM: Science-Tech-Engineering-Art/Ag-Math

At EB Elem, we refer to my class as "STEM", but the letter "A" plays a big role in our class. Our rural community is very rich in agriculture. Throughout the year we participate in a variety of programs through Texas Farm Bureau such as Ag in the Classroom & Discover Dairy. Our class has also had the pleasure of having a variety of farmers from the community come and teach us all about the importance of agriculture.

About Mrs. Kocurek

 18 years in Education**10th year teaching in EB**4th year STEM teacher**absolutely love teaching**have taught PK, 2nd & 3rd**math facilitator for grades K-5th**member of EB Leadership Team & T3 Tech Team** UIL and Academic Rodeo Coordinator**member of Strategic Planning Team for EBISD**Masters in Leadership/Supervision**

Things to Describe Me:

Persistent Driven Hardworking Loyal Honest Passionate Optimistic

Personal Note:

My family and I live in East Bernard** 2 daughters Kynlee & Kalli are my world and keep me on my toes!**love anything related to agriculture and showing animals**outdoors versus indoors **love to work out/run****scared to death of lizards**outgoing**catholic**coffee lover**family means the world to me**would bend over backwards to help others**dislikes negativity & being judgmental**upfront*will support those I care about in any way possible**

• Toilet Paper Rolls

• Paper Towel Rolls

• Cardboard

• Cereal/shoe boxes

• crafty paper (any kind, texture, color)

• glue bottles (glitter, regular) 

• anything craft related

• Pringle Cans

• paper plates (any size)
  basically, anything we may be able to use for a lab in the future

Your child has been busy exploring SO many exciting things in STEM! I've had lots of parents and students ask about materials we may need. I have listed a few below but if you have something you would like to donate and you are not sure if we need it, just email me.

Please note: Do not feel you need to go out and purchase anything just for our class. The list below consists of "stuff" you may already have laying around at home. The kids really enjoy contributing and have asked a lot, so I am starting a list. 😊