Steam
Science · Technology · Engineering · Aeronautics · MaTH
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STEAM includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Aeronautics, and Math. These students learn through auditory methods and operate under the motto “Think.” Students in these careers focus on more technical careers requiring attention to small details.
Get a Head Start
The STEAM Academy exists to ignite and nurture creative, ethical scientific minds that are prepared to attend college or join innovative career/vocational fields. The STEAM Academy provides teaching and learning experiences that focus on imagination, inquiry, and interdisciplinary problem-solving to foster critical thinking. The Academy also strives to establish small learning communities housed within the larger high school environment, designed to encompass a particular career pathway and personalize education through experiences with experts in the fields.
Enriched Education
Our vision is to empower students to think critically and be prepared to join innovative career/vocational fields because of an enriched education and learning environment focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Aerospace, and Mathematics.
STEAM Teacher
Barb Morehead
“Students (in the STEAM academy) are given access to exceptional instructors with experience to explore opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, in addition to technical skill. Students actively participating can decide on post-secondary programs (education or career) that meet their skills, abilities, and interests.”
Career Academy Parent
Michelle Moore
"Through the Career Academies, our son is taking advantage of a local internship. The opportunity to experience his potential career choice has proven to be fun and educational for him."
Steam Student
Mathew Zitek
“The Career Academies within Plattsmouth High school have opened up endless opportunities for me to explore my interests from welding and wood working to math and science, making me excited to learn and find what’s around the next corner.”
Dan Oatman
STEAM ACADEMY LEADER
Mr. Dan Oatman is a Social Studies teacher at Plattsmouth High School. He is also the Boys and Girls Golf Coach and Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at PHS. Mr. Oatman has been on staff at PHS for a little over 17 years. He has been involved with the Academies as the STEAM Academy Leader since its inception. Originally from Storm Lake, Iowa, Mr. Oatman graduated from Buena Vista University in 1994 with a degree in Social Science.