1. Stephen S. Reed STEM Exploration Engineering
Meet the Teacher. . .
Stephen S. Reed
STEM Exploration
Engineering

2. Family Born in Des Moines, Iowa
Have one older sister who is married and has twin boys
Mother is retired middle school science teacher
Father is retired high school math teacher

3. High School Graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa
Played football and baseball all four years
Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

4. College 1988-89 Illinois State University
M.S. in Industrial Technology
University of Northern Iowa
B.A. in Industrial Arts Education with a Coaching Minor
University of Iowa

5. Teaching Experience Fall 2016 – Today
Akimel A-al Middle School, STEM Exploration/Engineering Teacher
Fall 2005 – Spring 2016
Akimel A-al Middle School, 7th Grade Science
Fall 1992 – Spring 2005
Akimel A-al Middle School, Technology Teacher
Fall Spring 1992
Kyrene Middle School, Technology Teacher
Fall 1988 & Spring 1989
Illinois State University, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graphic Communication
Spring 1988
University of Northern Iowa, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication Technology

6. Publications
Illinois Plan for Industrial Technology Education, Learning Activities FY89, Illinois State Board of Education, Department of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education, July 1989
The Journey Inside: A Learning Adventure in High Technology (Education Kit), INTEL Corporation, 1994

7. Honors and Awards
International Technology Education Association College Leadership Award
Rex Miller Scholarship recipient 1987, University of Northern Iowa
National Honor Society
High School Varsity Letters - Football, Baseball
Optimist Club Student Recognition recipient 1981

8. Coaching
Boy’s basketball
(24th year)
Boy’s baseball
(26th year)

9. Family
Daughter - Jessica
Sophomore at Grand Canyon University

10. Hobbies and Interests
Camping
Hiking
Travel
Racing