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Jenn Donais

K-8 STEM Coach | PAEMST 2016 | AFA/Rolls Royce 3rd Place National Teacher of the Year | Google Coach | PLTW Launch Lead Teacher | ST Math Champion
Amesbury public schools

Jennifer (“Jenn”) Donais has been an educator for 12 years and is currently a K-8 STEM Coach at Amesbury Public Schools in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Elementary Education and Special Education from Syracuse University and her Master's in Curriculum and Teaching at Fitchburg University.

Jenn has been awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in 2016, the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. She has also been awarded the Air Force Association 3rd place National Teacher of the Year in 2021. She served as the Digital Literacy Computer Science Ambassador for Massachusetts where she gave presentations across the state about how to bring computational thinking into math and science classrooms. She has been featured on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Standards Based Learning in Massachusetts Classrooms' video.

Jenn is the PAEMST Alumni Representative where she increases engagement among alumni between the state and national level. She formally served on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Teacher Advisory Cabinet.

Jenn is an international STEM trainer and has gone to the United Arab Emirates to facilitate professional development to teachers throughout the country and to train them in STrEaM Education (science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and mathematics). She is a Google certified coach, Flipgrid grid-guide, and Civil Air Patrol Member. Jenn believes all students need to be given the skills to solve the most complex problems in the world.

Sessions in which Jenn Donais attends

Thursday 4 February, 2021

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
8:15 AM
8:15 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Keynote Speaker

Keynote

Daniel Newmyer, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

Dr. Kjell N. Lindgren was selected by NASA in 2009. He spent most of his childhood abroad and returned to the U.S. to complete his education and ea...
9:45 AM
9:45 AM
Exploring the Solar System with NASA
1 hour 30 minutes, 9:45 AM CST - 11:15 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Crystal Williams, Oklahoma State University - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Crystal Del Rosso, NASA - Leidos (Presenter)

Debra Derham, JSC Office of STEM Engagement (Presenter)

Take a ride through our Solar System with fun hands-on NASA activities that your upper elementary students will love! Education Coordinators from N...
Making Moon Madness
1 hour 30 minutes, 9:45 AM CST - 11:15 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Stacey Stevenson, NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium (Presenter)

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Presenter)

Ashley Henry, NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium (Presenter)

Participants will be actively engaged in two hands-on STEAM-based activities designed to aid their students’ understanding of the phases of the moo...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Angelica Garcia, ER7- Robotics and Simulation (Presenter)

Max Max Gheraldo Pérez Mendoza Mendoza, Escuela Secundaria Técnica 31 (Presenter)

Javier Montiel, The International Aerospace Academy theaerospaceacademy.com (Presenter)

Great and exciting things are happening in the Virtual Reality industry every day, especially at NASA. Explore how The Virtual Reality Laboratory (...
10:30 AM
10:30 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Tours

Tour

A live, narrated tour of the Stennis Space Center and Marshall Space Flight Center with some incred...
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Panel: Perseverance Innovators
1 hour, 11:30 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Panel

Daniel Newmyer, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

The newest Mars rover is landing in just a few weeks! Find out the latest, innovative technology th...
12:45 PM
12:45 PM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5

Session

Craig Shannon, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Angela Moran, USNA/ Engineers On Deck (Presenter)

Lauren Maples, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Dave Brown, Space Center Houston Education[Retired) (Presenter)

Melissa Pore, Bishop O'Connell High School (Presenter)

In this workshop, participants will investigate neutral buoyancy and the operations of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space C...
Hazards on Earth and in Space: A Collaborative Card Game
45 minutes, 12:45 PM CST - 1:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 7

Session

Joelle Clark, Center for Science Teaching and Learning (Presenter)

Lori Rubino-Hare, Northern Arizona University Center for STEM Teaching and Learning/PLANETS (Presenter)

Play a collaborative game that teaches children in grades 3rd-5th about space hazards. It's part of a free, NASA-funded STEM curriculum that is res...
Red Rover Red Rover Teachers Come on Over!
1 hour 30 minutes, 12:45 PM CST - 2:15 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Presenter)

Alexis Cormier, Southern Nazarene University (Presenter)

Doris Biegler, Lawton Public Schools (Presenter)

Experience hands-on STEM that combines using Lego WeDo robotics, classroom-friendly software, and engaging standards-based activities which can be ...
Rocket Fuel Exploration and Creation
1 hour 30 minutes, 12:45 PM CST - 2:15 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 1

Session

Dr. Andre Samuel, The Citizen Science Lab (Presenter)

Ever wondered how NASA launches rockets into space? In this interactive experiment students will learn about rocket fuels and then experiment with ...
2:30 PM
2:30 PM
How to Launch Your Elementary Space Night
45 minutes, 2:30 PM CST - 3:15 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Laurie Newman, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

Lisa Stewart, SEEC CREW (Presenter)

Interested in hosting a school or community Space Night but don’t know where to start? Need activities, community involvement, and resources? The p...
Preparing for Perseverance with NASA’s Card Game for the Space Age!
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:30 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Michael McGlone, NASA/NSPACE (Presenter)

Jessica Sain, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Let your classroom join along as NASA goes forward to the Moon and on to Mars with a new card game intended for educational audiences. This interac...
Destination Asteroid!
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:30 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5

Session

Paul Abell, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Suzanne Foxworth, JACOBS @NASA Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Paige Graff, JACOBS@NASA Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Join us for this hands-on activity session to gain experience and insight into the process of selecting an asteroid to investigate as part of past,...
STEM Challenges for Grades 4-6
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:30 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 9

Session

Mrs. Barbara Erdberg Erdberg, Barber Middle School (Presenter)

Laura Teatsworth, Barber Middle School (Presenter)

Looking to spice up your lessons with a STEM Challenge? Add some hands-on interactive challenges that use readily available household items. These ...
Stop That Asteroid!
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:30 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 2

Session

Patrick Petty, NASA - Johnson Space Center (Presenter)

Jill Gilford, Equitable Education Solutions (Presenter)

There is an asteroid headed towards Earth and your team is our last hope! Working collaboratively, students will design, build, and test a shield t...
3:15 PM
3:15 PM
Searching for Life: Cryobot Mission to Europa
45 minutes, 3:15 PM CST - 4:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Jeff Gonyea, U.S. Air Force Academy Planetarium (Presenter)

One of the leading candidates for having an environment where life could exist due to liquid water is Jupiter’s moon, Europa. A thick, icy crust su...

Friday 5 February, 2021

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
9:15 AM
9:15 AM
Mars Helicopter Challenge- From Concept to Digital Creation
45 minutes, 9:15 AM CST - 10:00 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Presenter)

Abigail Pope, Oklahoma State University (Presenter)

Mrs. Kayla Thornhill, Jenks Middle School (Presenter)

This session is designed for middle school educators who are looking to implement NASA design challenges into their classrooms. This session will i...
Next Stop...Mars
1 hour 30 minutes, 9:15 AM CST - 10:45 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 7

Session

Delinda Mock, Cypress Fairbanks ISD (Presenter)

Mrs. Christine Graham, Cockrill Middle School (Presenter)

Traveling to Mars requires advances in technology. Join us as we use 21st Century technology tools to learn about the solar system and teach hands-...
Student Visual Interpretations of Space Exploration
45 minutes, 9:15 AM CST - 10:00 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 1

Session

sally doyle, Spring Branch ISD (Presenter)

Rebekah Tee, Spring Branch ISD (Presenter)

Art students in the SBISD district rendered 10 current topics in space with street painting. They partnered with UrbanCanvas, an international deci...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Kirsi Kuutti, Elise Campbell (Presenter)

Elise Campbell, Itasca Area Schools Collaborative, MN (Presenter)

Put the human in human spaceflight! Define values to unite your classroom based on flight operation qualities and characteristics of current spacef...
If Only It Was This Easy to Build a NASA Rocket!!
1 hour 30 minutes, 9:15 AM CST - 10:45 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Shannon Raleigh, NASA Space Launch System (Presenter)

Twila Schneider, NASA Space Launch System (Presenter)

This session will present information about NASA's Artemis Program and Space Launch System, NASA’s ...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5

Session

Gerrie Hall, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Presenter)

Michael Stevens, Intrepid Museum (Presenter)

Meghan Jacquot, Yeshiva of Greater Washington (Presenter)

Every mission has history. Every mission has an archive. This is the human story behind the Gemini and Mercury missions. These missions intersected...
10:00 AM
10:00 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5

Session

Mr. LeRoy Davis Larry, Jr. Jr., Natural Physics Global Outreach (Presenter)

Isaac Akin-Olamigoke, Oke Iragbiji Grammar School (Presenter)

Mr. Bruce Callow, Costa Rica Institute of Technology /Universidad del Valle de Guatemala Publishing House (Presenter)

Are you looking for innovative techniques to inspire inner-city youth and young women to gain footholds in the space industry?In this highly ...
11:00 AM
11:00 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 7

Session

John Davis, NSPACE (Presenter)

Ronald Ben, NASA - JSC Office of STEM Engagement (Presenter)

Virtual learning can be a challenge, so why not gamify it for your students! In this presentation, learn about Goosechase, a virtual scavenger hunt...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 9

Session

Aziz Zahraoui, Portsmouth Public Schools (Presenter)

Rosemary Smith, NASA (Presenter)

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is sending American astronauts in American spacecraft from American soil once again! Participants will use the engin...
EVA Simulation Using ROVs
1 hour 30 minutes, 11:00 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Lori Shoupe, Navigator Academy of Leadership Davenport (Presenter)

Amy Medina ISS Mimic EDU, ISS MIMIC EDU / Odyssey Academy (Presenter)

Astronauts train in water to prepare for space travel and buoyancy of the water is used to simulate the weightlessness of space. You can bring this...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 2

Session

Kathleen Fredette, iLEAD CA Charter Schools (Presenter)

Having launched nine student experiments to ISS, iLEAD Schools--with guidance from Dr. Jacob Cohen, Chief Scientist, NASA Ames--has pioneered a fra...
Trash Talk
1 hour 30 minutes, 11:00 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 8

Session

Sarah Quasny, NASA (Presenter)

Brock Howe, Nanoracks (Speaker)

Lorie Hammerstrom, Quincy Public Schools (Presenter)

What happens to the garbage on the ISS? They can't just "take out the garbage" like we do! We will explore how the NASA astronauts recycle and cons...
Tour: Jet Propulsion Laboratory: 360 Degree Live Tour
1 hour, 11:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Tours

Tour

Nikki Wyrick, NASA/JPL (Speaker)

Joseph Williams, NASA Aeronautics and Space Administration (Speaker)

Get a behind-the-scenes tour of amazing places at JPL and get an unprecedented view from the floor ...
A Night Under the Stars
45 minutes, 11:00 AM CST - 11:45 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Mr Mark Brown, NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador (Speaker)

Contribute to NASA Citizen Science by learning how to capture images of the night sky with your Smartphone and learn how your images can be used to...
Blast-Off with Space Balls
1 hour 30 minutes, 11:00 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Mrs. Barbara Erdberg Erdberg, Barber Middle School (Presenter)

Laura Teatsworth, Barber Middle School (Presenter)

Blast-Off with Space Balls will incorporate hands-on STEM Challenges for today's 4-6 grade student in a Fun-Spaced Themed presentation. These STEM ...
11:45 AM
11:45 AM
Mars Insight Update & STEM Pathway
45 minutes, 11:45 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Dr Caroline Beghein PhD, UCLA (Presenter)

Catherine Walker, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

Take a look into new developments with NASA's Mars lander and learn about how your students can bri...
12:45 PM
12:45 PM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 9

Session

Dan Klein, What Comes Next LLC (Presenter)

Jim Oswald, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

Isolation is one of the most significant hazards astronauts confront as they explore space. Given t...
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Project Lead the Way Flight and Space Curriculum Update
45 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 2:45 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Rachel Allard, Project Lead the Way, Inc (Presenter)

Valerie Rudderforth, Saint Paul Public Schools (Presenter)

Jenny Mccall, Fayette County Public Schools (Presenter)

Teach students transportable skills necessary for success in the aerospace industry. The curriculum culminates in a mission to Mars; this entails c...
Launch and Splashdown with the Artemis Mission STEM Kit
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 3:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 8

Session

Ms. Alicia Baturoni Cortez, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Presenter)

Nujoud Merancy, NASA (Presenter)

Patricia Moore, NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (Presenter)

NASA’s first Artemis mission will take place this year! Are you ready for Artemis I? Meet an engineer from the Artemis Mission Management team and ...
Rocket Chemistry
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 3:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 1

Session

Dorinda Risenhoover, NASA OKSG (Presenter)

Helena Guidry, NASA Oklahoma Space Grant Consortium (Presenter)

Eman Beck, NASA OKSG STELLAR Mentor, Terra Verde Discovery School (Norman, OK) (Presenter)

Rockets are a hot topic amongst NASA’s recent commercial launch with Space X and the upcoming Artemis missions. Participants will experience how to...
Rocking and Rolling with the Mars Rover!
45 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 2:45 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 2

Session

Colin Creager, NASA Glenn Research Center (Presenter)

Denise Duke, Forest Lake Elementary (Presenter)

Have you ever wondered how rover tires are made? How they test tires in different types of soil? Jo...
Feel the Spirits of JAXA Space Education Center
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 3:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 7

Session

Takuo Takarada, Ikuno high school (Presenter)

Yo Akira, Seikei junior high school (Presenter)

We introduce basic philosophy of JAXA Space Education Center. It include three spirits, Curiosity, Adventure and Craftsmanship. In this session, yo...
Off Balance, Your Vestibular System in Space
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 3:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Mark Shelhamer, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Presenter)

Emrene Sadek, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

An exploration of the Otoliths and Vestibular System in humans, and how space and gravity play an i...
Satellite "Swat" Team
1 hour 30 minutes, 2:00 PM CST - 3:30 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Miranda Meadows, Hillsboro Charter Academy (Presenter)

Megan Tucker, Hillsboro Charter Academy (Presenter)

Ever wonder if astronauts participate in Design Challenges while in space? This session will challenge participants to engineer a solution to solve...
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
SEEC 2021 Banquet Opening and Award Ceremony
4 hours, 6:00 PM CST - 10:00 PM CST

Reception

Daniel Newmyer, Space Center Houston (Presenter)

A highlight of SEEC is the Friday evening banquet, and this year will be no exception. The evening will kick off with a heartfelt welcome and thank...

Saturday 6 February, 2021

Time Zone: (GMT-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
Tour: Space Center Houston's "Inside Peek" Tours
16 hours 55 minutes, 7:00 AM CST - 11:55 PM CST

Tour

ATTENDEES MUST ENTER PASSWORD TO VIEW TOURS:   SEEC2021!
8:45 AM
8:45 AM
How to Create a Mars Colony Classroom Simulation Game
1 hour 30 minutes, 8:45 AM CST - 10:15 AM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5

Session

James Putman, The Motivation to Learn (Presenter)

This presentation will detail a how teachers can implement a Mars colony classroom simulation game. In the simulation student groups represent priv...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 2

Session

Roger Weiss, NASA-International Space Station (HSFTIC) (Presenter)

A simple web search of NASA, ISS, or STEM can result in an overwhelming number of resources, creati...

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Emmanuel Urquieta, Baylor College of Medicine/TRISH (Presenter)

Kellie Arenz, Mukwonago Area School District- Park View Middle School (Presenter)

Have you ever thought about what would go into establishing a medical system on another planet? When 911 is 9 months away, how do you solve medical...
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Mission To Mars: Virtual Learning Simulation Experience
1 hour 30 minutes, 10:30 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 8

Session

Justin Maenner, Jerry Knight STEM Academy, Mansfield ISD (Presenter)

Amanda McCue, Crowley ISD (Presenter)

How can we provide engaging experiences for our students during virtual/online learning? How can we...
Martian Soil Doesn't Exist
1 hour 30 minutes, 10:30 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 2

Session

Steve Jones, FCS Innovation Academy (Presenter)

Lauren Parker, Fort Worth Academy (Presenter)

Future missions to Mars will require astronauts to be farmers; but what about soil? Come explore characteristics of regolith and modifications need...
11:15 AM
11:15 AM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 4

Session

Ms. Mallika Raman Raman, The John Thomas Dye School (Presenter)

This session will inform teachers on how LEGOS can become a great teaching tool when teaching kids about the space shuttle launches and how specifi...
Coding, Covid, Life Support
45 minutes, 11:15 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 6

Session

Nathan Tubbs, SEEC CREW; PS/IS 30; Space Launch Delta 45 (Presenter)

With Covid restrictions in place, it can be difficult to teach students without using hands-on manipulatives and materials. In this session, learn ...
1:30 PM
1:30 PM

Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 3

Session

Fred Kepner, NASA - Southeast Regional Office (Presenter)

Catherine Shelton, NASA - Southeast Regional Office (Presenter)

Mr Jamie Semple, NASA Office of STEM Engagement (Presenter)

Deepika Sangam, NASA EPDC (Presenter)

This session will provide information about the various ways educators - both formal and informal, and caregivers can engage students in STEM Learn...