Hello, my name is Nikki Rupu. I am the STEAM Integration Specialist at Centerville Elementary. Welcome to my STEAM website. After graduating from Lesley University I taught Instructional Technology in Lawrence and Cambridge Public School Districts before coming to Centerville Elementary in 2012.
I am excited and grateful to be teaching and working with so many amazing educators, administrators, students and parents. I strive to develop skills in students that prepare them to be socially responsible, globally aware and locally engaged. I enjoy implementing Project Based Learning because it allows students to think creatively and it also gives them opportunities to problem solve, communicate, think critically and work in teams. I especially enjoy projects where I can encourage students to engage in local issues of sustainability and environmental well-being which I am passionate about. I look forward to a great school year filled with many opportunities to grow and learn. Cheers to an amazing STEAM year !!!
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What is STEAM?
Originally starting as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—the STEM subjects, Art has joined the movement transforming STEM into STEAM. The A includes a broad spectrum of arts extending beyond aesthetics; it includes liberal arts, formally folding in Language Arts, Social Studies, Physical Arts, Fine Arts and Music.
