Eaton-MVCTC STEM Instructor Laini Ferriell Awarded
Englewood, Ohio – Eaton - Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Satellite STEM Instructor Laini Ferriell has been awarded the 2021 Dayton Regional STEM Center’s (DRSC) STEM Education Leadership & Service Award!
Mrs. Ferriell was nominated by her MVCTC Satellite Supervisor, Mr. Jesse Maxfield, who stated, “Laini strives to provide the best opportunities for her students. She is constantly exploring how she can further incorporate STEM-based projects into her classroom. Laini is a true leader when it comes to STEM education.”
Director, Dayton Regional STEM Center, Elizabeth Wolfe-Eberly, stated in the congratulation letter, “ We received many high-quality applications which were systematically reviewed by a panel of judges external to the staff of the DRSC. This panel included K-12 educators, higher education STEM representatives and representatives from local STEM business and industry. It was evident to the committee there are many strong STEM-centric initiatives within the Dayton region. However, the committee was most impressed by the determination and effort you continue to expend in the honor of high-quality STEM Education at the MVCTC satellite location of Eaton Middle School. As the first-place winner of this award, the Miami Valley Career Technical Center will receive a check for $1500.00 to support your ongoing efforts in STEM Education.”
Mrs. Ferriell is completing her second year at MVCTC as Eaton Middle School Project Lead the Way (PLTW) instructor. Before MVCTC, she was at Tri-County North as the Gifted Coordinator. She has spent the last three summers working at the Gaming, Research, Integration for Learning Lab (GRILL). GRILL is an educational outreach program that inspires student interest in STEM through modeling and simulation software, helping to equip the region’s next generation of critical defense workforce. Mrs. Ferriell plans to work at GRILL again this coming summer.
Mrs. Ferriell will be recognized at the May 12, 2021, STEM Education Banquet.
Dedicated to providing premier educational choices and advanced employment preparation for youth, adults, and organizations, MVCTC has proudly served the Miami Valley since 1971.
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