

Why Authentic STEM?
Stories from students, instructors, and school leaders.
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There are many reasons to initiate Authentic STEM program in a local area. The video clips in this tool provide an opportunity to hear directly from past and current participants: schools, instructors and students in both the U.S. and Germany.
These first-person narratives can inspire school administrators, instructors, and students wherever they are. Please know that everyone featured in the videos below are available to speak with interested organizations.
Schools & Instructors in the United States
Michele Friedman, Director of Career & Technical Training, CV-TEC, Champlain Valley NY

Sherry Snow, Student Services Coordinator,
CV-TEC, Champlain Valley NY


Kurt Munson, Principle, Malone Middle School, Malone NY



Schools & Instructors in Germany
Holger Köster, Head of School, Instructor of Math and Civics, Olpe Gymnasium School,
Olpe, Germany

Pia Weber, Biology
and German Instructor,
Olpe Gymnasium School, Olpe, Germany

For more information about the educational and career exploration benefits of Authentic STEM, please reach out to the North Country Workforce Partnership, Inc. (NCWP) at connect@authentic-stem.org.
Our team can connect you with our phenomenal partners in education to further demonstrate the benefits in every aspect of the program.