019: STEM, Games & Creativity with Elisabeth Lainez

🎙 No Name Paper Podcast – Episode: STEM, Games & Creativity with Elizabeth LainezIn this episode, Meghan and Candace chat with Elisabeth Lainez, a K–5 STEM teacher in New York City whose energy and creativity light up the classroom. From makerspaces to game-based learning, Elizabeth shares how she blends hands-on STEM projects, real-world problem-solving, and technology to engage her students at every grade level.We dive into:How the pandemic shaped Elisabeth’s teaching and love for EdTechDesigning engaging, developmentally-appropriate STEM lessons for K–5Creative uses of Kahoot, Gimkit, and other game-based learning tools to build classroom communityMaking STEM relatable through everyday materials and student interestsThe surprising ways her hobbies—like baking and gardening—fuel experimentation in the classroomStay tuned for our fun “STEM or S’more” lightning round, where Elisabeth shares which tools and activities belong in the classroom and which are best for cozy downtime.📲 Connect with Elisabeth:Instagram – @thattechieducatorTwitter – @thattechieducator