Dr. Marci Klein

Marci Klein, MD is a former pediatrician with over 25 years of experience in early childhood development and education. After two decades in clinical practice, she shifted her focus to educational innovation, creating hands-on, project-based learning experiences that support both academic and human development. Her work centers on helping educators bring STEM, engineering, and sustainability into the classroom through engaging, real-world design challenges. Marci has presented at national conferences including ISTE, FETC, TCEA, and CSTA, and she regularly leads professional development workshops for educators across K–8 settings. Drawing from her medical background and expertise in how children learn, she emphasizes the connection between technical skill-building and social, cultural, and environmental relevance. Her workshops help educators foster core competencies like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving through inclusive, place-based learning.