Indian Innovation Lab
Santa Fe ISD worked together with the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation to realize this vision, highlighting the significance of teamwork. Various stakeholders, such as teachers, administrators, technology and transportation departments, as well as input from students and parents, were crucial in shaping the Indian Innovation Lab.
Generous contributions from donors played a significant role in making this initiative a reality. A HUGE thank you to Valero Energy Foundation, Kathleen Cailloux Foundation, HEB Tournament of Champions, Marathon, Gladys & Raymond Haak, The McDowell Family, Eventsmith, Texas First Bank, INEOS, Elitecare Emergency Hospital, College of the Mainland, AMOCO Federal Credit Union, Robbie & Ricky Nelson REMAX Crossroads Realty, Lindsey Richison Realtor, Amber Madden Photography, Bill & Vickie Pittman, HIS Ministries, cre8 Architects, and the Santa Fe TX Education Foundation.
The Indian Innovation Lab provides many solutions to outreach for literacy and STEM in Santa Fe ISD and within our community. During the summer, it accompanies our Summer Reading Program and our Summer STEM Camp for additional outreach and hands-on opportunities. Beyond that, the bus will make scheduled appearances throughout the Santa Fe community. Having the bus fully outfitted with books and STEM activities provides a much-needed additional layer of learning to support classroom instruction while giving opportunities for students that they otherwise would not have.
Throughout the academic year, the Lab will rotate among all five campuses in the District, offering instructional materials tailored to lessons and grade levels. Teachers will have the opportunity to engage students in hands-on learning experiences and enrichment activities.
Future plans for the lab involve integrating Santa Fe High School's CTE students who are studying teaching and STEM fields to assist with events. This collaboration will provide students with valuable volunteer hours and practical experience in their chosen fields.
For more information about the Indian Innovation Lab, please visit www.sfisd.org. If you wish to donate new or gently used books for students, Pre-K through 12th grades, please contact us at 409-925-9010.
If you would like to donate to support projects and materials used in the Indian Innovation Lab, contact Gina Welsh at 409.925.9080 or email gina.welsh@sfisd.org or click the button below!
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