Shaking the Tree (Ep. 19): Sam English & Briana Decker

This week, Dr. Tafelski is joined by new student co-host Stella Rogers for a conversation about the impact of robotics programs across Royal Oak Schools and the broader community.Junior students Sam English, co-pit captain and lead FLL Challenge mentor, and Brianna Decker, co-technician, co-pit captain, and impact presenter, share how robotics has helped students build leadership, teamwork, and STEM skills while mentoring younger learners throughout the district and in Detroit outreach programs.We also hear from Keller Elementary students Ben Lutz (5th grade), Connor McLeod (3rd grade), and Lauren Ng (4th grade) as they talk about their favorite parts of robotics, the challenges they faced, and what makes the experience exciting.Tune in to hear how robotics is inspiring students of all ages through innovation, collaboration, and community impact.