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Sonya

Kew

sonyakew@gmail.com

417-952-7956

Teacher

3-5

Engineering, Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology

I am a 18 year veteran teacher who began her journey with PBL and STEM 11 years ago. I recently changed districts when it was announced that the new district would be opening a STEAM academy. After spending a number of years developing PBL and STEM projects with my former partner teacher I wanted to be part of opening an entire school with this focus.

I am a single mom of a 22 year old daughter who is seeking her theater degree. We live in Southwest Missouri, yet I am very much a California soul.

My NISE National Certificates

National Certificate: National Certificate for STEM Teaching

Status: Earned


Issue Date: 08/01/2023

Issuer: National Institute for STEM Education

Recipient: Sonya Kew

The National Certificate for STEM Teaching (NCST) requires successful completion of a coach-evaluated digital portfolio demonstrating the learner's understanding of 15 evidence-based STEM Teacher Actions. NCST graduates have: 
  • Collected evidence of 38 instructional Indicators embedded within the 15 STEM Teacher Actions, 
  • Analyzed the collected evidence against a rubric to determine the level of STEM instruction observed, 
  • Described the specific Teacher Actions that support higher levels of STEM instruction.