WHO WE ARE
TSEF is a volunteer organization focused on the active learning experiences for children in the technologies that will shape their future. We offer hands-on learning experiences that give the children their parents and grandparents the chance to directly engage in science and technology career exploration.
First, We are always looking for volunteers that engage in the development experiments, demonstrations and field trips in support active learning.
Second, volunteers actively engaged in mentoring, student interns as trainers and
supervising field trips. High School seniors interested in building a resume in community service.
Third, interested donors and fund raisers to participate in our programs for the development of maker spaces and resources where children and adults learn joy of
discovery.
PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPMENT
Phase 1
Supporting various GISD after school programs, the NEST Empowerment Center, boys and girls clubs.
THIS IS WHERE WE ARE NOW
a. Materials and kits
We source STEM kits for experiments and demonstrations
b. Volunteers and professionals
We are working with Interns from SU, parent volunteer and high school students interested in science education.
c. Maker space development and field trips.
Working with various resources in the city with class room and green house space.
Phase 2
Volunteers, parents, science and engineering professionals to extend our resources
a. Funding for supplies and expanding hands-on experiences.
We are supported in part from grants from the Texas Workforce Solutions.
b. Field trips and outdoor programs c. Funding for maker space and scheduling discovery sessions.
Programs with the NEST to build out Monarch and other butterfly habitats.
Phase 3
Program to develop a permanent maker and demonstration space
a. Finding existing locations
c. Repurpose a building or build a facility (land & building construction)
Our Board members
Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas
Executive Director, Educator, entrepreneur & community leader.
Fred Barhydt
Mike Douglas
Mike Douglas
Dell Computer, Technology manager and community leader.
Elizabeth McFarland
Elizabeth McFarland
Elizabeth McFarland
Attorney & trustee on the GISD School Board
Elizabeth McFarland is an attorney who helps families and business owners plan their tax strategies. She currently serves on the GISD Board of Trustees.
Sarah Brackman
Elizabeth McFarland
Elizabeth McFarland
Educator, Integrative Learning for Southwestern University & student community service.
Dr. Sarah Brackman is Senior Director of the Center for Integrative Learning at Southwestern University. She oversees student involvement in community service for the University.
Jerry Converse
Jerry Converse
Jerry Converse
Legal counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright.
Kent Huntsman
Jerry Converse
Jerry Converse
University Development for Southwestern University & community leader.
Ed Deaton
Jerry Converse
Ed Deaton
Engineer, entrepreneur & community leader.