Sessions of 2026 Midwinter Leadership Conference: Lisa Joe
Joe, Lisa
3rd Grade Educator
Lisa Joe, M.Ed., is a third grade teacher at Marshall Magnet Elementary School, with over 21 years of teaching experience. Lisa teaches at Title I and rated an A+ school. Marshall Magnet Elementary is a distinguished arts‑and‑science magnet school within the Flagstaff Unified School District, uniquely weaving creative and scientific inquiry throughout its curriculum. Over the years, she has taught STEM classes and partnered with the Flagstaff High School Early Childhood Education program to give the high school students hands-on experience in teaching STEM lessons to 3rd - 5th grade students.
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.
