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Highland Elementary presents "Harnessing the Power of the Makerspace" to board
Summary
Highland Elementary principal Karen Bradley and teachers showcased a classroom makerspace to promote creativity and problem-solving; the presentation introduced staff-led examples and suggested classroom uses.
Highland Elementary principal Karen Bradley and a team of teachers presented to the board on "Harnessing the Power of the Makerspace," a hands-on classroom environment designed to develop creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving in students. Presenters included first-grade teacher Asiya Hussian, science teacher Megan Looney, math specialist Patty Perrin, third-grade teacher Cyndi Stevens and library media director Lisa Talbert.
The presentation described makerspaces as interactive settings where students work with tools, technologies and materials to bring ideas to life. Board members received the demonstration as an instructional innovation; no budget or formal adoption was recorded during the meeting.
