Awards recognize excellence in science, technology, engineering and math education in Georgia
VALDOSTA – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-Ed) announced that Valdosta Middle School STEM Academy has been named as a finalist in the middle school category winner for the 2016 Georgia STEM Education Awards.
The Georgia STEM Education Awards recognizes schools, programs, and companies for outstanding efforts and achievements in supporting and promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Education in Georgia.
The VMS STEM Academy is proud to be 1:1 technology team which allows the students to utilize Google classrooms and Project Lead the Way curriculum on a daily basis.
“I consider it an honor to be named a finalist in the middle school category of the 2016 Georgia STEM Education Awards after only three months of operation. This shows the dedication and enthusiasm of our STEM Academy students and stakeholders,” said principal, Beth DeLoach.
“We go more in depth, learning a lot more, some things might not necessarily be on a test, but they are things that will help us with life,” said VMS STEM Academy student Kaleb Harden.
Winners competed in 8 different categories in the statewide event. “It was truly a challenge to choose from among the many applicants from around Georgia for these finalists,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “We applaud all of our applicants for their excellent work in STEM.”
Winners are to be announced during a special awards gala on Friday, November 4, held at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta.
“It is so gratifying to see STEM education gaining momentum throughout the state of Georgia,” said Michael Robertson, executive director of TAG-Ed. “The programs selected as finalists are leading the way in this effort and sharing best practices that will prepare our students for the challenges ahead. “
For more information about TAG and the Fifth Annual Georgia STEM Education Awards visit: http://www.tagonline.org/events/stem-education-awards/.
For more information about the VMS STEM Academy, watch the video: https://youtu.be/rtfsIgvdJFw.
About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 30,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia, and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.
The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive.
For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org or TAG’s community website at www.hubga.com.
About TAG Education Collaborative
TAG Education Collaborative is dedicated to developing science, technology, engineering and math initiatives in Georgia. Through partnerships with statewide STEM programs, TAG-Ed fosters student interest in STEM in order to increase appreciation for the opportunities available through technology careers. TAG-Ed hosts an internship program for high school students, two web-based team challenges for students interested in Health IT and web design, and the Vine Event, an annual fundraiser benefiting STEM education. For additional information, visit TAG Education Collaborative or contact Michael Robertson at (404) 920 – 2038 ormrobertson@tagonline.org.
