Hickerson Elementary recognized as a STEM school

Earlier this year, Hickerson Elementary School became Coffee County’s first STEM science, technology, engineering, math School. Principal Jimmy Anderson hosted a presentation on Monday, May 20 to commemorate the honor. A STEM School, developed in collaboration with the STEM Leadership Council and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, is designed to recognize schools that promote and implement rigorous STEM-related learning opportunities, according to a written statement sent by the Tennessee Department of Education. Why STEM? Anderson asked, in reference to what he is commonly asked by community members. My first response to that is you the students.
He explained he and his faculty believe STEM and project-based learning are the best kinds of education they can provide students. The work prepares them for middle school, high school and college by teaching them problem solving skills and to pay attention to detail to create a quality product.