Why Effective STEM Education Is More Important Now Than Ever With Suzanne Saraya
02/27/21 • 25 min
On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we are talking all things STEM with Suzanne Saraya from ExploreLearning. We discuss why STEM education is so important especially at his time. We talk about diversity in STEM and most importantly we discuss the upcoming STEM MENA Conference, Which is due to take place online on March 16-17. Register at www.stemmena.com
Suzanne Saraya is the international Sales Manager for ExploreLearning, a Math and Science online educational products provider for the K-12 market.
Suzanne’s education background is in Astrophysics and she has been involved with international markets from the beginning of her career in Canada when she joined International Publishing and Development. She worked with various governments in North Africa and South America to support their global presence. She is now a frequent speaker at Canadian and International educational conferences. Prior to joining ExploreLearning in 2015, she served for 5 years on the Board of Trustees for the International School of Charlottesville, in Virginia, USA.
About Explorelearning: https://www.explorelearning.com/
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Hosted by Leisa Grace Wilson
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On this episode of the Teach Middle East Podcast, we are talking all things STEM with Suzanne Saraya from ExploreLearning. We discuss why STEM education is so important especially at his time. We talk about diversity in STEM and most importantly we discuss the upcoming STEM MENA Conference, Which is due to take place online on March 16-17. Register at www.stemmena.com
Suzanne Saraya is the international Sales Manager for ExploreLearning, a Math and Science online educational products provider for the K-12 market.
Suzanne’s education background is in Astrophysics and she has been involved with international markets from the beginning of her career in Canada when she joined International Publishing and Development. She worked with various governments in North Africa and South America to support their global presence. She is now a frequent speaker at Canadian and International educational conferences. Prior to joining ExploreLearning in 2015, she served for 5 years on the Board of Trustees for the International School of Charlottesville, in Virginia, USA.
About Explorelearning: https://www.explorelearning.com/
With Gizmos, Kids Get It.
Over 400 math and science Gizmos gives everyone something to graph, measure, and compare. Even predict and prove. That's hundreds of opportunities where students don't just act like scientists and mathematicians. They are.
Learn More about Teach Middle East Magazine
Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier magazine for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need, to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect, find inspiration, resources and forums that are aimed at enhancing their teaching techniques, methodologies and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools. Visit our website https://linktr.ee/teachmiddleeast.
Tweet us: https://twitter.com/teachmiddleeast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmiddleeast/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeachMiddleEastMagazine/
Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier platform for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need, to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect and find inspiration, resources, and forums to enhance their teaching techniques, methodologies, and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools.
Visit our website https://linktr.ee/teachmiddleeast.
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Hosted by Leisa Grace Wilson
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Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier magazine for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need, to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect, find inspiration, resources and forums that are aimed at enhancing their teaching techniques, methodologies and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools. Visit our website https://linktr.ee/teachmiddleeast.
Tweet us: https://twitter.com/teachmiddleeast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmiddleeast/
Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier platform for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need, to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect and find inspiration, resources, and forums to enhance their teaching techniques, methodologies, and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools.
Visit our website https://linktr.ee/teachmiddleeast.
Tweet us: https://twitter.com/teachmiddleeast
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmiddleeast/.
Hosted by Leisa Grace Wilson
Connect with Leisa Grace:
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