300 students got hands-on science lessons at the Outdoor Learning Fair |
Dr. Cindy Moss, Alisa Wickliff and Edna
Chirico recognized for K-20 STEM Outdoor Learning Fair
June 21, 2012 – Charlotte,
NC Edna Chirico, our executive
director, and two of our K-20 Learning World Team, Alisa Wickliff and Dr. Cindy
Moss, have received Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools STEM (Science Technology
Engineering & Math) All-Star Awards for their work with students in the
Catawba River District.
The awards, presented June 7
at Discovery Place, recognize teachers, administrators, staff and community
partners who have made significant contributions to help students grow and
learn by participating in science, math, engineering and technology programs
and activities.
Chirico, Moss and Wickliff
were instrumental in creating the inaugural K-20 STEM Outdoor Learning Fair last
fall at the U.S. National Whitewater Center for more than 300 elementary-school
students.