Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Lynette Clark
Clark, Lynette
Coconino county STEM Hub Coordinator
Lynette Clark is a dedicated STEM education advocate and community connector, currently serving as the STEM Hub Coordinator for Coconino County with SciTech Institute. In this role, she leads initiatives that promote STEM engagement across all ages—from early learners to older adults—ensuring that high-quality STEM learning opportunities are accessible to every part of the community. Lynette’s work focuses on cultivating partnerships with educators, industry professionals, and community organizations, supporting STEM events, and strengthening networks that inspire curiosity, innovation, and lifelong learning. Before joining SciTech Institute, Lynette spent 15 years as a science educator, where she developed a reputation for creating dynamic, hands-on learning environments that empowered students to explore scientific concepts with confidence. Her experience in the classroom shaped her passion for equitable STEM access and continues to influence her approach to regional STEM ecosystem building. Beyond her work in K–12 education, Lynette also served several years in the workforce development sector, where she designed and supported career pathway programs and helped build adult basic education initiatives. This background gives her a unique, cross-sector perspective—bridging education, workforce, and community needs to strengthen opportunities for learners at every stage of life. Driven by a commitment to community impact, collaboration, and meaningful learning, Lynette continues to expand STEM opportunities throughout Northern Arizona, helping individuals discover new skills, explore career interests, and connect with the rapidly evolving world of science and technology.
Sessions:
Create Impact, Teach STEM
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Prescott Resort & Conference Center
Our session will showcase a practical, scalable approach to preparing and energizing students for future careers. This fun and hands-on learning includes peer mentorship and community engagement. The program started by the Arizona Educational Foundation allows us to immerse our teens in dynamic science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) labs that encourage curiosity, deeper thinking and greater understanding of scientific principles. Once high school students build foundational skills, they transition into mentor and leadership roles - teaching and aiding younger learners through school and community outreach. This mentorship deepens the understanding for all ages, and it fosters confidence. Through participation, students have connected to local business and industry, and they have applied their problem-solving and innovation skills to authentic challenges. These experiences have exposed students to real-world career pathways, promoted workforce readiness and strengthened career preparation. Attendees will gain practical tools to implement this model in their own rural schools through CTE programs, including examples of engaging STEM labs, mentorship structures and strategies for building meaningful experiences for all learners. The session will highlight success stories and student outcomes that demonstrate the transformative power of student-led STEM teaching and learning.
