What is STEAM?
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. It’s an educational approach that goes beyond traditional subject boundaries, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems creatively, and collaborate across disciplines. By integrating the arts with STEM subjects, STEAM helps students develop both analytical and innovative thinking—skills essential for success in today’s rapidly changing world.
STEAM at Sebastian Middle School
At Sebastian Middle School, STEAM is at the heart of what we do. As a STEAM-certified school, we focus on hands-on, inquiry-based learning that connects classroom lessons to real-world applications. Our students engage in projects that challenge them to design, build, test, and refine their ideas—whether they’re programming robots, creating digital art, conducting scientific experiments, or designing sustainable solutions for community issues.
Learning Through Innovation and Collaboration
Students work both independently and in teams to explore complex problems and develop meaningful solutions. This collaborative, project-based environment encourages curiosity and resilience, while helping students see how science, technology, engineering, art, and math work together in everyday life.
Preparing for the Future
Through our STEAM-focused instruction, Sebastian Middle School students gain valuable skills in creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration—often referred to as the “4 Cs” of 21st-century learning. These skills prepare them for high school, future careers, and lifelong success in an increasingly interconnected world.
Monthly STEAM Challenges
STEM Coach Letter:
Dear Sebastian Middle School Community,
I am excited to serve as your STEM Coach and to build on the strong STEAM foundation already in place at Sebastian. I believe learning should spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and give students opportunities to solve meaningful, real-world problems.
My experiences as a science teacher, academic coach, and administrator in Florida, New York, and Colorado have shaped my belief that students learn best when they are actively engaged—collaborating, designing, testing ideas, and learning from both successes and mistakes. Across every role and setting, purposeful, hands-on learning has always made the greatest impact.
At Sebastian, STEAM is about more than individual subjects. It’s about blending science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math through a shared language of problem-solving and the Engineering Design Process. Through interdisciplinary projects and creative challenges, students are encouraged to think critically, take risks, and see themselves as innovators.
As a Cognia STEM Certified school, Sebastian continues to grow through strong partnerships with teachers, families, and our community. I am grateful to be part of a school that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and I look forward to learning and growing together.
Warmly,
Lauren Robinson
STEM Coach