Gian Poteste

Spartan Learning Academy

Since the start of my career, I have felt the need to inspire students to pursue STEM. STEM brings ideas into reality and, for the most part, improves the lives of people. As a teacher, it is my goal to build a strong foundational knowledge of science, develop working skills in a variety of STEM related careers, and inspire independent critical thinking.

I applied for the NSF Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship to help further my own personal goals of improving my knowledge and skills as a teacher for my students, but to also help shape the direction of New Mexico's future through science education. I want more diverse voices to pursue STEM and more people to better understand scientific principles and processes.

New Mexico has a wealth of scientific experiences and opportunities for educators to tap into. Through the Noyce Master Teacher Fellowship, I hope to help create a sustainable science ecosystem in New Mexico between public and private organizations, communities, families, and schools. I hope that this ecosystem will inspire and cultivate New Mexico's students, families, and communities.