News - Troy Makerspace Expands Learning Opportunities

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Mrs. Melott with students interviewed for the Makerspace article

Amazing student learning opportunities are taking place at Troy Intermediate School, as students and staff alike are taking advantage of the school’s Makerspace area and related STEM/STEAM integrated education. The Makerspace is a hub of vibrant, student-centered learning that features a variety of equipment to promote creativity. Students have access to a numerous low- and high-tech items such as Lego sets, KEVA planks, CRICUT sewing/embroidery machine, 3-D printer, green screen studio technology, stop-motion software, podcasting studio, and many other hands-on, interactive tools. Under the dedicated and creative direction of STEAM educator, Mrs. Katya Melott, Troy Intermediate students have access to multiple STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) integrated learning experiences.