Trivia Night "Battle of the Schools" February 9, 2023!

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Growing the Stem
  • Home
  • Trivia Night Fundraiser
  • Become a Student Coach
  • Background
    • About Us
    • FAQs
  • Programs
    • Math is Cool
    • Mathletes
    • STEM Club
    • Engineering Club
    • STEAM Art Club
  • Schools
    • Fernan Elementary
    • Sorensen Elementary
    • NExA Elementary
    • Winton Elementary
    • Dalton Elementary
    • Ramsey Elementary
    • Borah Elementary
    • Bryan Elementary
    • Atlas Elementary
    • Skyway Elementary
    • Hayden Meadows Elementary
    • Lakes Middle School
    • Canfield Middle School
  • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Support Us
    • Connect
    • Parents
  • Board and Leadership

Board and Leadership

Executive Leadership

Rebecca Gershenson-Smith

President

 Adjunct English Professor, Gonzaga University 

Adeline Smith

Vice President

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Dennis Durfee

Treasurer

CFO, Mountain West Bank. He has been a community banker since 1987 in Logan UT, Sandpoint ID and currently in CDA. His desire to give back to his community is a driving force in his employment and volunteerism. He followed his High School graduation with 2 years of service for his church in New England where he developed friendships with several Boston Red Sox players, accounting for his continuing Red Sox Fandom. His greatest loves are his wife of 36 years, 6 children and 2 grandchildren.

Caline LyBarger

Secretary

Laboratory Supervisor and Point of Care Coordinator, Deaconess Hospital


Board Chair Positions

Charlene Babb

Education Committee Co-Chair

ALP Teacher and Coach Extraordinaire, Sorenson Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities

My name is Charlene Babb and I am the Advanced Learning Program teacher at Sorensen Magnet School for the Arts and Humanities. My passion for helping kids see the beauty in math and the connection between math and music is thrilling for me! I have long been an advocate for Growing the STEM and I’m so happy to be a part of this great program in our community! 

Kara Carleton

Outreach

Coordinator Idaho Master Gardener Program University of Idaho

Kara found Growing the STEM compelling and knew she wanted to be a part of this essential team. Her professional life began in Green Design and Interior Architecture. Since moving to CDA in '08 she pursues a second career in education, Horticulture and Entomology. Kara keeps native bees thriving in working and natural landscapes by raising 15 naive bee hives across our county. She is excited to bridge connections through our programs.

Shanna Marshall

Education Committee Co-Chair

Teacher Extraordinaire, Sorenson Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities. Mrs. Marshall is a founding board member of GTS, and was lucky enough to be Lilian and Adeleine's teacher.  She has taught at Sorensen for 15 years, and has a passion for helping struggling mathematicians,  hands-on science, and arts integration.  She loves her GTS role and is proud of developing and piloting the first STEM Club at Borah Elementary.  She looks forward to all that GTS will do in the 2021-2022 school year!


Deb Nelson

Middle School Programs

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Magen Schmidt

Board Member

Neurosurgery and Spine Northwest



Student Board Members

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Ryan Eaton

stEm Chair

Representing: Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy 

We emphasize the "E" in STEM for Ryan since he created, pioneered and executed our new Engineering Club. 

Lance Emory

Student Board Member

Representing: 

Lance Emry is starting his fourth year as a student coach and now as a member of the board as a school representative. He has attended the CDA Charter Academy since the 6th grade. He has a natural talent for math and enjoys volunteering for GTS. Lance loves coaching math and has helped with the program at Fernan Elementary for the past three years. 

Polina Epshtein

Student Board Member

Representing: Lake City High School

Riley Yake

Student Baord Member

Representing: Coeur d'Alene High School I will admit-I do not like pina coladas or getting caught in the rain...BUT I do love reading, hanging out with friends, and getting involved with my community! I enjoy being a part of sports teams, clubs, and committees because they help me stay involved and help those around me. 

I started with Growing the STEM because I love math and the values the program stands for! 

I’m excited  to keep you updated on our growing the stem social media platforms.



Committees

Inclusion, Belonging and Partnerships Committee

Rebecca Gershenson-Smith Dennis Durfee Kara Carleton

Finance Committee



Rebecca Gershenson-Smith Dennis Durfee

Strategic Planning Committee


Strategic Planning will take place after our search for a part-time program coordinator closes.

Resource Development Committee

Currently, all board and student members

Thank you to all our board members for their dedication and the energy they bring to our projects and mission


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