Chamber Teams Up With Elementary Teacher For Pilot Program

From left to right:  Teresa Grant,  Martha Stovall,  Cindy Raynor,  Janet Lebo,  Amanda Blakely,  Ruth Anderson and  Erin Belcher. Contributed photo
From left to right: Teresa Grant, Martha Stovall, Cindy Raynor, Janet Lebo, Amanda Blakely, Ruth Anderson and Erin Belcher. Contributed photo

The Clayton Chamber of Commerce teamed with River Dell Elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Cindy Raynor to raise awareness of her pilot program for elementary students.

Ms Raynor has developed many curriculum based learning activities, or challenges, for the River Dell K-5 students. Some of these activities are: Pasta Bridge Constructs, Marshmallow Catapults, Egg Crash Cars, Stomp Rockets, and CD Hovercrafts.

The STEM programs many hands-on lessons requires many classroom supplies. The Clayton Chamber combined a networking event for local businesses and a fundraiser for the STEM program recently. All supplies and funds raised went towards helping Raynor have a successful STEMtacular school year.