Advancing STEM Education with Depth, Clarity & Purpose
The Dr. Stassi Education Collective brings together research, collaboration, and applied practice to strengthen STEM education systems.
I partner with educators, institutions, and research teams to design learning environments that are rigorous, engaging, and thoughtfully constructed. Meaningful learning happens when people are intellectually challenged, supported in their growth, and invited to contribute fully.
This is work grounded in scholarship.
This is work grounded in thoughtful design.
This is work built for long-term impact.
My Approach
My work in STEM education is informed by experience across classrooms, research spaces, and academic leadership.
I believe strong systems are built by investing in the people within them.
That means:
- Designing learning experiences that support identity development and confidence
- Facilitating professional learning that honors teachers’ expertise
- Integrating emerging technologies with discernment and clarity
- Building collaborative partnerships across institutions
- Aligning research with practical implementation
Innovation is most effective when it is purposeful and sustainable.
Areas of Focus
STEM Identity & Student Development
Exploring how recognition, competence, and performance shape students’ and educators’ experiences in STEM learning environments — and how systems can be structured to support growth and persistence.
This work informs program design, teacher development, and institutional strategy.
Teacher Professional Learning
Designing and facilitating research-informed professional learning experiences that:
- Strengthen content knowledge
- Support reflective teaching practice
- Integrate technology intentionally
- Encourage collaborative inquiry
Professional learning should be energizing, relevant, and applicable — not simply another requirement.
Curriculum & Program Innovation
Partnering with schools, districts, and higher education institutions to:
- Develop integrated STEM curricula
- Design research-practice partnerships
- Build grant-funded initiatives
- Evaluate and refine implementation efforts
Effective innovation grows from context, collaboration, and thoughtful iteration.
Faculty Development & Emerging Technologies
Supporting faculty and educators in expanding their expertise in new and evolving research areas. Reskilling is not about reinvention. It’s about strengthening capacity for what comes next.
Collaborative & Cross-Institution Partnerships
The “Collective” reflects my commitment to shared leadership and collaborative growth.
From multi-university initiatives to national partnerships, I believe meaningful advancement in STEM education is strengthened through collective insight and shared responsibility.
Lasting progress is built together.
Who This Work Serves
The Education Collective partners with:
- Universities and academic departments
- K–12 schools and districts
- Professional learning programs
- Grant-funded research initiatives
- Cross-institution collaborative teams
If you are seeking a thought partner who brings both intellectual rigor and practical clarity, I would welcome the opportunity to collaborate.
Why This Matters
STEM education shapes opportunity, innovation, and the future of our communities.
When systems are thoughtfully designed, learners thrive.
When educators feel supported, classrooms transform.
When research and practice inform one another, sustainable growth becomes possible.
This work is not about short-term solutions.
It is about building structures that endure.
Ways to Work Together
- Research Collaboration
- Professional Learning Facilitation
- Strategic Program Design
- Consultation & Advisory Support
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