Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Prince William County, VA, USA
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Ms Denyse Carroll has been the most amazing leader for Robotics in PWCS. She inspires teachers and parents but most importantly she inspires students in the program. She leads with knowledge, and lots of encouragement and love. I’ve watched year after year as former students return as event volunteers, as parents, teachers and the business community also volunteer. We really need to do all we can to support this dynamo of a woman and the program she continues to grow for PWCS. A STEM building can do nothing but make the program better. Thanks Chance for getting this petition out!!
Bobby supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsI was the coach at Freedom (Title 1) for two years before I hot sick and could no longer teach. In my first year, two teams placed and attended state robotics competition. Year two, we went to Technology Student Association Technosphere State competition and won second. All students in from team 881 both years are completing STEAM tracks at college or STEAM AP tracks in high school. All team members said robotics team was a unique experience not offered in any other part of the curriculum. Freedom could not have made it as a team without the help from Robotics Director Denyse Carrol and her attention to equity. Likewise, our small team could have been made even stronger if students had the ability to scrimmage at a robotics center and I, as a coach, could have been made a stronger coach with more centralized training sessions. Please support a centralized robotics center in mid-Prince William County.
Nena supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsI have been doing competitive robotics for roughly 5 years now and I can confirm that I have gained a lot from being in a robotics program. Speaking from experience from doing VEX in 8th grade on team 45784B and doing FRC since 9th grade on team 1885, has taught me leadership and teamwork skills. It has also helped me improve my knowledge on electrical, engineering, and business aspects as well as granting me time to give back to the community.
Reilly supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsMy daughters love science. A dedicated space for them to explore and excel at their STEM interest is a value added not only to their future, but to the community as a whole.
Nathan supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsMy son's experience in Woodbridge high school robotics and engineering programs helped him get his degree in marine engineering and naval architecture, become the first Presidential Scholar in PWCS history, and get his dream job as a naval architect. This is a hugely important program in our schools and deserves dedicated space and resources.
Jeanette supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsI am not convinced there are enough words that could possibly explain what Robotics means for my middle school team members. Our program is a home for so many who cannot find a place to fit in elsewhere and gives them a place to let their geeky passions thrive. A permanent building will allow us to provide that home to so many others.
Nicole supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsBuilding robots for the two 1575 teams I was privileged to be a part of has easily been the most valuable educational experience of my entire life. Far and away more impactful than any STEM class I have ever taken, to include during college and my career. It directly led me to my career as a programmer and gave me my first experience working with other people to pursue a creative goal using engineering processes. <br>
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Making programs like this as accessible to as many students as possible will provide immense value to their lives and the world.
Matthew supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsMy children have thrived in the Vex Robotics and Seaperch programs. They’ve learned teamwork, leadership skills, and critical thinking skills. These programs have also nurtured their interests in engineering and they plan to continue to pursue engineering in college.
Laura supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsI have seen and experienced the good that programs do. They teach way more than what is written in any instructions. They teach critical thinking and troubleshooting skills and how to work with a team. All skills are needed in whatever field they decide to get into. I've seen these skills put to good use in the workforce than a lot of classes kids are required to take.
Scott supported: Secure a Permanent Space for PWCS Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsI've been in competitive robotics for multiple years under team 4061E, and I can support the fact that require a plethora of space. The parts are frequently large and need multiple tables and storage rooms while a model arena itself can take up multiple square meters. I think that a building specialized for STEM will not just help the team but also any other STEM departments and will improve the schools learning as a whole.
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