Barri Gertz
STEAM Coordinator,
The Epstein School
United States
I am a dedicated educator serving as the STEAM Coordinator at the Epstein School, in Sandy Springs, where I have contributed my expertise for 24 years. In my current role I am responsible for the oversight and management of our Innovation Space, a hub of creativity and critical thinking designed to nurture problem-solving skills among our students, infants to 8th Grade.
I have curated several enriching programs conducted within our Innovation Space. These initiatives include: "Maker Mornings", "Recess Workshops" “MS Design Squad Exploratory"and "Tinkering Tuesdays"Collaboration with teachers is a key component of my role. I work closely with educators across various disciplines to seamlessly integrate STEAM principles into their classroom curricula.