In Season 4 Episode 7, Tori Cameron is joined by Jeremy Keeshin. Jeremy is the CEO and Co-founder of CodeHS, the leading coding education platform for schools used by millions of students. Tori and Jeremy chat about the importance of learning to code, and how learning to code is like learning a language that's necessary for future success. They cha…

In Season 4 Episode 6, Liz Gallo, CEO of WhyMaker, chats with Tori Cameron about teaching maker ed in all different types of classrooms and the importance of design thinking. Liz is the CEO of WhyMaker a New York based organization that aims to bring maker ed to schools and classrooms all around the world. Liz has taught technology and engineering,…

In Season 4 Episode 5, Tori Cameron is joined by Sam Taylor to chat all things coding without a computer! Sam is a former middle school science teacher who now works in the field of technology and computer science. She also is the author of The Coding Workbook! Tori and Sam chat how to learn computer science and coding without a computer, why compu…

In Season 4 Episode 4, Mitch Cameron joins Tori Cameron to chat all things STEAM Night and strategy games. The episode begins with Tori explaining how she planned and held a virtual STEAM night for her community and she also has a big exciting announcement! Then Tori and Mitch chat all things strategy games. In particular: Pokemon, Magic the Gather…

In Season 4 Episode 3, Erin Twamley and Olivia Mullins join Tori Cameron to chat all things STEM role models. Erin is the author of Everyday STEM Superheroes: Women in STEM Careers and Olivia is the Executive Director for Science Delivered. Together they teamed up to create STEM Trading Cards.Erin and Oliva chat with Tori about the importance of st…

On Season 4 Episode 2, Tori Cameron is joined by Kate Jenkins to chat all things teacher mental health, being a first-year teacher, and what it's like to be a long term sub in the STEAM Lab. Kate shares insight into being a long term sub in the STEAM Lab and what it was like to sub in a brand new program's classroom.Kate is also honest about feelin…

In Season 4 Episode 1, Renee Wells, STEAM teacher from California, USA, joins Tori Cameron to talk about teaching STEAM remotely and in a hybrid model. Renee explains her idea to make sure every student she teaches has the materials they need in order to continue learning STEAM at home. She also discusses the value in recyclables and finding materi…

Season 4: Update and What's to Come: is an intro for Season 4 and a brief overview of what's been going on during the last few months. Tori Cameron shares some of the hardships that have occurred during the covid shutdown and during spring and summer. She also shares about having the ah-ha moments of starting to plan for this coming school year. To…

In Season 3 Episode 10, Tori Cameron is joined by Ginger Zee, ABC Network's Chief Meteorologist, author, mental health advocate, and overall badass. Ginger and Tori chat about what it takes to be a meteorologist, using green screens and technology, and how teachers can create classrooms that nurture all types of students.Ginger also shares about he…

In Season 3 Episode 9, Jamie Hudson from Making It joins Tori Cameron to chat about the art of science. Jamie, who is a Ph.D. scientist and co-creator of 20 Leagues, shares his story of loving both science and art and how he believes both work together in order to be creative.Jamie breaks it down and explains how art is woven into science and math.…

In Season 3 Episode 8 Beth Barra joins Tori Cameron to talk about how they are doing during social distancing and all that has occurred with COVID-19. This episode is raw and real and Beth and Tori share the ups and downs they are coping with during this extremely difficult time. Beth and Tori chat about teacher expectations, social distancing, sta…

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Eagan Tilghman from Making It joins Tori Cameron and guest host Mandi Figlioli on Season 3 Episode 4 of STEAM Up the Classroom. They chat about student voice, the culture of schools, and the importance of including STEAM into all subjects. Eagan’s interview is raw and real and he tells Tori and Mandi of the difficulties he faced as a student who en…

In Season 3 Episode 3, Tara Martin, author, keynote speaker, BookSnaps creator, and incredible educator, joins Tori Cameron. Tara and Tori talk about coaching educators, the process of writing a book, the educator-journey, advice to first-year teachers, building relationships with students, social emotional learning, mental health for students and …

In Season 3 Episode 2, John Fegali joins Tori Cameron to chat about creating cartoon videos in STEM. John is the CEO of Toaster Pets, which is a stem.org authenticated educational product, and is used by students all over the world. Tori and John chat about cartoon animation, the importance of giving students a voice, student-created youtube videos…

Season 3 starts off HUGE with an episode devoted to classroom technology and Pear Deck! Erin Fisher is back as a guest host as she and Tori Cameron chat with Risa Bennett from Peardeck. Risa talks about her career and pathway from teaching in the classroom to now working with Peardeck. The ladies chat about why Peardeck is such a great way for enga…

In Season 2 Episode 10, Casey Reierson joins Tori Cameron to chat about being a STEAM teacher. Casey teaches 4th & 5th graders in Minnesota, USA. Tori and Casey talk X-STEAM (gifted program), drones, robotics, student run news programming, hosting a girls STEAM club and much more! This episode is jam packed with incredible information and ideas for…

In Season 2 episode 9, Tori chats with Kim Zajac who is on the board of MassCUE. Kim and Tori discuss all things MassCUE (an organization in Massachusetts that helps to promote and support technology in education). They also chat about Sketchnoting, EdCamps, and getting involved in educational organizations outside of the classroom. This episode wi…

In Season 2 Episode 8, Tori chats with Danielle Boyer from Michigan, USA. Danielle is an 18 year old who is taking the STEM field by storm! Tori and Danielle talk about how useful cardboard is for creating and teaching, Lego Robotics, Robotic programming, homeschooling vs public school, taking a gap year between high school and college, and the imp…

In Season 2 Episode 7 Tori chats with meteorologist Haley Bouley from Vermont, USA. Haley and Tori discuss the importance of meteorology and for students to learn about the weather. They also chat about schools creating student-run news shows, using green screens in the classroom, and helping to spark student interests. Haley is a fantastic guest w…

In this episode of STEAM Up the Classroom, Brittany Ballou chats with Tori about teaching in a STEAM Classroom. Both Tori and Brittany are STEAM teachers so they compare their classrooms, chat lesson ideas, and so much more. Brittany is an incredible teacher with amazing ideas. The ladies even chat about what teaching means to them while having the…

In this episode Erin Fisher and Stacy Linnehan join Tori to talk about changing your teaching perspective, student choice and gamification, teaching students to be successful learners, creating a classroom makerspace, current tech trends, and so much more.Tori Cameron

In this episode of STEAM Up the Classroom, Tori Cameron provides a quick update on all of the exciting things that have been happening lately. She talks about a few life updates, the MassCUE Classroom Grant she received for Nintendo Switches & Nintendo Labos, and announces that she just learned she's been selected as a finalist for an incredible ho…

Mandi Figlioli joins Tori Cameron a third time to catch up and chat about how the new STEAM Lab is going for Tori, having a maker mindset, MassCUE, Mandi’s new children’s book Miss Makey and the Magic Bin, Mandi and Tori’s strong love of the TV show Making It, Amy Poehler and Ellen Degeneres, & so much more. This episode will motivate you, give you…

On Season 2 Episode 2: Rachael Lehr joins Tori Cameron all the way from Perth, Australia. Rachael is an incredible STEM teacher who has won many awards including Teacher of the Year! Rachael started Tori's favorite Twitter chat #primarySTEMchat and interviewing Rachael on this podcast is a dream come true for Tori! Rachael and Tori chat about #prim…

STEAM Up the Classroom's first episode of season 2 joins Tori Cameron with special guest Ben Newsome. Ben is the founder of Fizzics Education in Sydney, Australia, and is a global advocate for STEM education. Tori and Ben chat about teaching STEM to all types of students, Australian Education vs United States Education, universal obstacles STEM tea…

A quick update on what's to come for Season 2 and what STEM-fun I have been up to this summer! This summer has been filled with STEM camps, STEAM Lab renovation, and my teaching role changing!Tori Cameron

On Episode 12- Tori Cameron invites several of her students to chat about STEAM! The students chat about what they have learned this year, advice for teachers and students who are interested in STEM, middle school, what the future of STEM is, and much more. The students are candid and enthusiastic- definitely an episode you do not want to miss!…

In episode 11, Aidan Cornelius-Bell a doctorate student from Adelaide, Australia, joins Tori Cameron via Skype to chat about the stressors teachers face in adapting to changes, what STEM and STEAM looks like in various types of classes, project based learning (PBL), #primarystemchat, reaching out to experts for help, and so much more. Tori even sho…

In the 10th episode, Sam Leah joins Tori Cameron via video chat all the way from Australia! Sam and Tori chat about integrating STEAM in local museums, incorporating STEAM with social studies and history, and how schools and museums can collaborate.Tori Cameron

In Episode 9 of STEAM Up the Classroom, Tori is joined by Matthew X. Joseph Ed.D, Colleen Terrill, and Erin Fisher. Matthew, Colleen, and Erin are all experts in the field of technology education. The group chats about technology within the classroom and school district, and as a tool for enhancing learning. You don't want to miss this episode!…

Chris Woods from the STEM Everyday Podcast and Tori Cameron combine shows in this special episode! Both Chris and Tori chat about STEM, finding STEM in daily life, why STEM is important, what the future of STEM is, and much more!Tori Cameron

Dr. Jacie Maslyk and Mandi Figlioli join Tori Cameron for this makerspace filled episode. Topics include: what to do with a makerspace, integrating literacy with STEM and making, workshops, teaching ideas, and lots more!Tori Cameron

Technology Integration Facilitator, Erin Fisher, joins Tori in studio for this technology filled episode. Tori and Erin talk ways to integrate technology (plugged and unplugged) into the classroom, tech-must-haves, how to sway naysayers, and much more. This is a must listen for anyone who loves tech, or is looking to enhance their classroom!…

Episode 5 features Shane Evans, President of the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association (NJTEEA) and Debra Coen, Secretary of the NJTEEA. Tori, Shane and Debra talk about makerspaces, implementing the right type of makerspace for your program, and the levels of makerspaces. Debra and Shane also talk with Tori about inspiring an…

Episode 4 features Claire Seldon from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Claire and Tori chat about gamification and gamifying your lessons. Interested in creating exciting, progressive, and challenging lessons? Listen to this episode and be inspired to create lessons and units that give your students a voice. Claire and Tori chat about ways to cr…

Episode 3 features Mandi Figlioli. Assistant to the superintendent, Mandi is a curriculum specialist and makerspace aficionado from Pennsylvania. We chat makerspaces, creating makerspaces for all grade levels, Pittsburg, grants & partnerships, and so much more!Tori Cameron

STEAM Up the Classroom's second episode features guest Ross Clayton. Ross is a high school biology and marine biology teacher who created and piloted the marine biology curriculum in his district. Ross and Tori chat about how to integrate marine biology topics into the curriculum, the importance of learning about marine biology even in landlocked t…

STEAM Up the Classroom's premiere episode features guest Linda Chiarizio. Linda is head chef at Tangerini Spring Street Farm in Millis, Massachusetts. Linda and Tori discuss how to integrate agriculture and culinary arts with STEAM. Topics include: how to start school/class gardens, the benefits of growing plants with students. and how to turn crop…