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K-12 STEAM Programs
What are STEAM Programs?
STEAM-based education is an interdisciplinary approach to learning involving Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. Students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems creatively and develop essential skills such as collaboration, communication, and innovation.
Who Benefits from STEAM Programs?
The STEAM programs listed on this page are designed to benefit students attending public schools in Miami County.
Job Shadowing and Internships in Miami County
Miami County is served by multiple K-12 public school districts that have each embraced career focused and technical learning. Each of them offers various options including job shadowing and internships. Classroom speakers and workplace tours are also encouraged.
What is Job Shadowing?
Job shadow opportunities pair a student with a professional in their identified field of interest. The student spends a time with the professional observing their work environment, typical tasks, and challenges. It provides one-on-one time for the students to learn more about what a job in their field of interest might include.
How can I learn more?
Job shadowing and internship programs have different requirements depending on the school the student attends.
Paola High School: Internship and Job Shadow Program.
Louisburg High School: Job Shadow Program
Osawatomie High School: Job Shadow Program
Spring Hill High School: Internship and Job Shadow Program
Would you or your business be willing to share insights into your industry?
Register here. Your contact information will be shared with representatives from each district.
STEAM Programs Contact Information and Additional Links
Louisburg School District, USD #416
Contact: Dave Tappan, assistant superintendent, tappand@usd416.org
Pathway | Advisory Committee Leader | Email address |
Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems | Taylor Hadl | |
Business Finance | Adrianne Lane | |
Business Management and Entrepreneurship | Adrianne Lane | |
| Diversified Agricultural Science | Taylor Hadl | hadlt@usd416.org |
| Early Childhood Development and Services | Marissa Armstrong | armstrongm@usd416.org |
Media Design and Communications | Joel Ybarra | |
Restaurant and Event Management | Leslie Jenkins |
Osawatomie School District, USD #367
Contact: Michael Cary, CTE coordinator, michaelcarey@usd367.org
Pathway | Advisory Committee Leader | Email address |
Business | Angela Pennock | |
Business Management & Entrepreneurship | Elizabeth Stout-Rhine | |
Construction & Design | Andrew Baumann | baumann@usd367.org |
| Comprehensive Agriculture Science Pathway | Matt Brandt | brandt@usd367.org |
| Power, Structural and Technical Systems Pathway | Matt Brandt | brandt@usd367.org |
Restaurant & Event Management / FACS | Katelyn Bradley | |
Teaching / Training | Patty Henness | |
Web & Digital | Beth Stout-Rhine |
Paola School District, USD #368
Contact: Haley Hall, haley_hall@usd368.org
Pathway | Advisory Committee Leader | Email address |
Agriculture | John Menefee | |
Agriculture/Welding | Tom Schull | |
Business | Ali McCullough | |
Business | Bret Compliment | |
Business | Tate Schumard | |
Culinary/FACS | Kathy Wulfkuhle | |
Early Childhood | Kayce Stockman | |
Furniture/Drafting | Josh Furnish | |
Journalism | BriAnne Chayer |
Prairie View School District, USD #362
Contact: Trenton Smedley, CTE Coordinator, tsmedley@pv362.org
| Pathway | Advisory Committee Leader | Email address |
| Agriculture | Erin Deters Trenton Smedley | edeters@pv362.org tsmedley@pv362.org |
| Business | Jacoby Johnson | jjohnson@pv362.org |
| Design, Production & Repair | Scott Bauer | sbauer@pv362.org |
| Family & Consumer Sciences | Jessie Carr | jcarr@pv362.org |
| Health Sciences | Shauna Goff | sgoff@pv362.org |
| Media & Technology | Nathan Haefele | nhaefele@pv362.org |
| Public Services | Aaron Law Marc Ballinger Amanda Younger | alaw@pv362.org mballinger@pv362.org ayounger@pv362.org |
Spring Hill School District, USD #230
Contact: Leah Good, Coordinator of Career and Technical Education and Real World Learning, goodl@usd230.org
Pathway | Advisory Committee Leader | Email address |
Agriculture | Alicia Hampton | |
| Business Finance | Abby Roggenkamp | roggenkampabb@usd230.org |
Construction and Design | David Londene (Architecture and Design) | |
| Engineering and Applied Mathematics | Rachel Elsey Mathew Lundy | elseyrac@usd230.org lundym@usd230.org |
| Fashion, Apparel and Interior Design - FAID | Jazmin Walker | walkerjaz@usd230.org |
| Health Sciences | Madeline Kohler Will Meier Emily Veer | kohlermad@usd230.org meierw@usd230.org veere@usd230.org |
| Marketing | Morgan Abel | abelm@usd230.org |
Media Design and Communications | Anna Manning | |
Programming and Software Development | Brendan Clary | |
Restaurant and Event Management | Abbey Jones | |
Teaching and Training | Anna Manning |