Alabama Math, Science, & Technology Initiative

The UAH Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) regional site serves K-12 educators across North Alabama with training, support, and materials to improve effective mathematics, science, and technology (STEM) teaching practices and learning. The initiative is committed to equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to empower our students' success in the future.

It is the mission of the UAH Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative regional site  to improve math and science teaching practices in the fifteen school systems they serve for the purpose of equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in the workforce and/or postsecondary studies. The goal is to provide high-quality professional learning, on-going embedded support, and hands-on materials to K-12 teachers of STEM subjects, including mathematics, science, digital literacy and computer science. 

Meet the #ALRegion3 amsti Team

Beth Balch AMSTI Science Specialist, Grades K-1 beth.balch@uah.edu	Melissa Campbel AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 3-5 melissa.campbell@uah.edu
Rochelle Cantrell AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 3-5 rochelle.cantrell@uah.edu	Mary Headrick AMSTI Science Specialist, Grades 6-8 mary.headrick@uah.edu
Elizabeth Hughes AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades K-2 elizabeth_hughes@uah.edu	Lisa McDonough AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 3-5 lisa.mcdonough@uah.edu
Shundra Morris AMSTI Science Specialist, Grades 2-3 shundra.morris@uah.edu	Carrie Plank AMSTI MathSpecialist, Grades K-2 carrie.plank@uah.edu
Denise Porch  AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 3-5 denisel.porch@uah.edu	Jeanne Simpson AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 6-12 jeanne.simpson@uah.edu
LeShell Smith AMSTI Math Specialist, Grades 6-12 leshell.smith@uah.edu	Ellen Thompson AMSTI Science Specialist, Grades K-2 ellen.thompson@uah.edu

Alabama Science in Motion

Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM) is the High School Science  component of AMSTI. The goals of Science in Motion are to provide high-tech laboratory experiences for students and effective professional development for teachers. In many instances the cost of the equipment involved would be prohibitive for individual schools or even systems. Sharing this equipment through Science in Motion offers equally enriching opportunities to students from different backgrounds and schools.  Professional development workshops improve teacher mastery of subject matter and equipment use. Through these workshops teachers from different school systems gain the opportunity to network with peers, sharing both content knowledge and teaching techniques. Program specialists may also team teach during classroom visits increasing the teacher-student ratio and providing additional content knowledge.

There are thirty-three Science in Motion sites around the state serving eleven In-service regions.  Each of the sites is established at public colleges & universities around the state where they provide resources and training to area high schools.  Funding for the program is administered through the State Department of Education.

ASIM Specialists specifically provide:

• logistical support by delivering labs and lab equipment to teachers, as requested
• instructional lab support (implementation and setup)
• modeling lessons
• coaching for growth and effectiveness
• and leading professional learning through lab training sessions both during the school year and summer training sessions.

Meet the #ALRegion3 ASIM Teamhttps://amsti4all.monday.com/boards/4903687396/views/109134081 ASIM Biology Lesson Request Link

Dr. Charles Holloway ASIM Chemistry & Physics Specialist ceh0043@uah.edu

Candyce Curry ASIM Biology & Physical Science Specialist candyce.curry@aamu.edu

STEM RESOURCES

• AMSTI-UAH STEM Resources Site

Alabama math, science, and technology courses of study

• Alabama Mathematics Course of Study
• Alabama Science Course of Study
• Alabama Digital Literacy and Computer Science Course of Study