Building a Pathway Towards Diversity in STEM Fields

Ashley Faulkner is a STEM Learning Coach from Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, she not only operates the district's STEM Bus serving all 40 Elementary schools, but also leads district-wide initiatives and trains teachers to implement STEM into their classrooms.

Kendall is a life-long learner and committed educator focused on partnering with districts to optimize learning and growth for all. Her academic training and 20 years working in public education have provided a broad perspective of the demands challenging communities today. She is passionate about collaborating with district and state leaders to design equity-oriented structures that leverage digital resources to meet the needs of all stakeholders- students, educators, and the community. Kendall has a Ph.D. in Urban Education with a Literacy concentration from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master’s Degree in Reading Education from East Carolina University.

Andrea Wright is the district STEM Coordinator for the third largest school district in Georgia. With over 20 years’ experience, Ms. Wright supports the district’s STE(A)M Initiative in the areas of instruction, pedagogy, partnerships, and certifications. A native Atlantan, she matriculated from Spelman College, the University of Rhode Island, the University of West Georgia, and Valdosta State University. She has attained a STEM Leadership endorsement through the NASA Endeavor program, a STEM endorsement from Middle Georgia RESA, and is a National Geographic Certified Educator. Her truest passion lies in seeing children bring ideas to life and innovating new solutions.