Our mission is to foster a love of exploratory and discovery learning in all students. Our group of dedicated and innovative teachers have combined forces to bring STEM to our local community!
Upcoming STEM Sessions
After-school STEM Clubs
Pocopson Clubs
Curious Kids Club
with Mrs Houpt & Mrs Simonds
Bunny Club
Kindergarten to 5th Graders
April 16th (Tuesday)
OR
April 18th (Thursday)
Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Turtle Club
Kindergarten to 5th Graders
May 21st (Tuesday)
OR
May 23rd (Thursday)
Dismissal to 5:00 PM
CFES Clubs
Cooking in the Summer
with Mrs Shin
July 8th - 11th
OR
July 15th - 18th
Current 3rd - 6th Graders
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Cost: $260 (includes lunch)
CFES Science Lab
Nov/Dec STEM
Kindergarten
Dates: Nov 6th, 13th, 27th, Dec 4th, & 11th
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Where: PAELC with Mrs Kryder
Cost: $200 for 5 sessions
1st Grade
Dates: Nov 9th, 16th, 30th, Dec 7th, & 14th
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Where: PAELC with Mrs Kryder
Cost: $200 for 5 sessions
Meet our Team
John Wagner
@JohnWagner_CFES
4th Grade Instructor
John is currently a 4th grade teacher at Chadds Ford Elementary. He has had the opportunity to work with NASA for 8 years in a partnership with a local university in an effort to bring more STEM education to districts across the Commonwealth.
Erika Ciccone
@MissJohnson4th
4th Grade Instructor
Erika is currently a 4th grade teacher at Pocopson Elementary. She believes that through STEM education students can be empowered to think critically, problem solve, and develop a growth mindset.
Kathryn Markloff
@mrsmarkloff
4th Grade Instructor
Kathryn is currently a 4th grade teacher at PocopsonElementary. She is a strong believer in the power of a growth mindset and the learning that can come out of STEM and Maker experiences!
Michele Kryder
1st Grade Instructor
Michele is currently a first grade teacher at Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center (PAELC). Michele runs after-school STEM clubs at PAELC for students in kindergarten through second grade.