Christian Brothers College High School is proud to announce its recognition as a STEM School of Excellence for the second consecutive year by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). CBC is one of only two schools in Missouri to receive this prestigious distinction for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The ITEEA recognized CBC High School for its unwavering commitment to providing a robust integrative STEM education program and exemplifying outstanding leadership in STEM education. This recognition follows a rigorous application process in which CBC had to demonstrate excellence in various aspects of an integrated STEM program.
Specifically, CBC showcased its success through:
- Specific Lesson Plans: Provide specific examples and artifacts from lesson plans demonstrating the teaching and learning of Engineering and Technology content and process standards.
- Supporting STEM Career Pathways: Offering support for STEM career pathways, ensuring all students have access to STEM education, regardless of their college-bound plans.
- Community Outreach: Engaging in community outreach and service in STEM areas to make a positive impact beyond the school's walls.
- Collaborative Projects: Collaborating on STEM projects across academic disciplines, fostering an interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM program access, ensuring that STEM education is accessible to all students.
- Family-Oriented Events: Hosting family-oriented events to involve the community in STEM, strengthening the school's ties to its local area.
- Career Introduction: Organizing activities to introduce students to careers in STEM fields, providing valuable exposure to future career options.
- Technology Associations: Active participation in technology student associations and events, fostering a sense of community and shared learning.
- Professional Development: Commitment to national STEM professional development for department members, ensuring that educators stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in STEM education.
CBC will be officially recognized at the 86th Annual ITEEA Conference opening session in Memphis, TN, on March 6-9, 2024. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of CBC's faculty, staff, and students.
Principal Tim Seymour expressed his excitement: "We are thrilled and deeply honored to receive this prestigious recognition from ITEEA. Our dedicated faculty and staff have worked tirelessly to establish a robust STEM curriculum, empowering our students with the tools they need to thrive in the rapidly evolving 21st century."
At CBC, STEM education is an integral part of the comprehensive program, offering students diverse classes and engaging extracurricular activities. Students have the opportunity to explore fields such as aviation, robotics, coding, and engineering design, preparing them for the modern workforce.
Joe Henken, Director of the CBC STEM Academy, emphasized the importance of preparing students for the modern workforce, saying, "In today's world, employees are not solely valued for what they know, but rather for what they can do. We are dedicated to equipping our students with a strong foundation, fostering critical thinking, and honing problem-solving skills essential for success in our fast-paced, technology-driven society."
CBC's recognition as an ITEEA STEM School of Excellence is a testament to the school's commitment to excellence in STEM education and its dedication to preparing students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. A second well-deserved banner will be proudly displayed at the school, symbolizing this outstanding achievement.