Mission
The Capitol Access STEM Ecosystem (CASE) aims to enhance access to STEM education and opportunities by creating a collaborative network of educators, industry leaders, legislators, and community partners. Through innovative programs, resources, and support, CASE seeks to inspire and equip the next generation of STEM professionals, driving economic growth and social progress in Workforce Region 5.
Vision
CASE envisions a future in which every student in Alabama's Workforce Region 5 has the chance to thrive in STEM, contributing to a dynamic and economically vibrant community.
STEM Lead for CASE is Dr. Christine Spear
Dr. Spear is the STEM Education Director for the Alabama Expanded Learning Alliance.
Co-leads include:
Mrs. Felicia Simpson
AELA's Director of Partnerships
Dr. Tracye Strichik
AELA's Executive Director
Steering Committee Members
Mark
Dixon
A+Education
Partnership
Dr. Adrienne Starks
CEO, STREAM Innovations
Rhonda
Mann
Voices for Children
Jeff
Norris
ALSDE
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Kelvin
Jones
Hope's Reach, Inc.
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Melissa Scarpate
Alabama Dept. Early Childhood Ed
Ms. Astrid Craig
Dallas County System of Services, Inc
Milanda
Dean
ADECE
Marshae Madison-Pelt
Literacy Council of West Alabama
Chelsea
Ward
AUM
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Ada Katherine Van Whye
Alabama State School Boards Association
Mary
Jackson
ALM/ACE
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Karen Anderson
ALSDE
Christopher Spencer
Black Belt Community Foundation
Kimberly
Bell
Ed Tech Academy
Jim
Wooten
Summer Adventures in Learning (SAIL)
Sallye Longshore
ADCANP
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Catherine Gayle Fuller
Lt. Gov. Office
Anne Williamson
Selma City Schools
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Robin
Calvert
Central Alabama Community College