Congratulations to 4th grader Elise Kinkade for being recognized as a STEM Origins Student of the Month! Elise exemplifies the core values of STEM Origins through her passion, curiosity, diligence, and collaborative spirit. She actively engages in science lessons by asking thoughtful questions and recently expanded her learning through a summer science camp focused on kitchen chemistry, where she explored physical and chemical changes. Elise eagerly shares her learning with classmates, teachers, and family, reflecting her genuine love for STEM.
Elise is also a dedicated leader and environmental steward as a member of the Patronis Earth Club, where she helps care for the campus and recently initiated a creative recycling project during Earth Month. Academically, she consistently earns top scores in science and math and demonstrates strong engineering skills in the STEAM Lab through innovative problem-solving and teamwork. Elise’s leadership, creativity, and commitment to learning make her a shining example of excellence in STEM, and we are proud to celebrate her well-deserved recognition.