126. Making STEM Part of the Curriculum with Christopher Rego

We know the importance of bringing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to children, but sometimes it’s difficult to find connections that make sense to our kids. And, let’s face it, that is easy for teachers to implement.

 

That’s why organizations like Bricks 4 Kidz are so important.

This week on the podcast, we’re getting a look behind the scenes to find out what this organization does for teaching and learning and how it can save time and money for teachers across the globe. It’s already working in 40 countries and has been exposed to more than a million children…and has resources for corporations too!

About Christopher Rego:

Christopher Rego is an accomplished Corporate Strategist and Entrepreneur. He was the CEO of Creative Learning Corporation, a public company, for two years. He held various management and architect roles to contribute to the success of rapidly growing technology companies such as Oracle, Yahoo!, Tapjoy, and Intuit. He has extensive knowledge about the franchised business model in both the domestic and international marketplace. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Andhra Loyola College in Andhra Pradesh India and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Acharya Nagarjuna University Andhra Pradesh, India. Connect with Christopher on LinkedIn.

Jump in the Conversation: [1:42] - The importance of STEM training to make sure our kids are future ready [3:02] - When to start with STEM learning [3:55] - STEM, STEAM, STREAM–does it matter which label you use?  [6:36] - Bricks for kids - largest provider of STEM education [14:47] - First steps in learning more about providing STEM to kids [16:14] - Turbo Time [20:45] - Chris’s Magic Wand [22:28] - Maureen’s Takeaways

 

Links & Resources Bricks 4 Kidz® Email Maureen Maureen’s TEDx: Changing My Mind to Change Our Schools The Education Evolution Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution EdActive Collective Maureen’s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep