Posted by Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti on 2/19/2024 5:16:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
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Tampa, Fl. (February 19, 2024) - Armwood High School is proud to announce the official unveiling of its STEAM Lab space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st at 9:00 AM.
The ceremony will feature notable speakers including Principal Dina Langston, representatives from the Building Excellence Foundation, and esteemed School Board Members. Among the guests will be Ted Newfield, computer science teacher at Armwood and the STEAM Lab project lead, whose vision and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition.
Funds for the new STEAM Lab were provided through an Amazon award granted to Newfield in 2023. Newfield was selected among thousands of eligible teachers as an Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year Award recipient and received $25,000 to expand computer science and/or robotics education at his school.
"We are thrilled to unveil this new STEAM lab space, which represents a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering excellence in education," remarked Principal Dina Langston. "This initiative would not have been possible without the determination of Mr. Newfield, our computer science teacher, and the unwavering support of our community partners and stakeholders."
Armwood High School extends an open invitation to faculty, staff, students, and supporters of STEAM education to join the Open House starting 11:00 AM. This session will offer a comprehensive overview of the lab's capabilities, including professional development opportunities for educators interested in integrating innovative technologies into their curriculum.