At its annual awards ceremony, the Tennessee Department of Education proudly awarded Stuart Elementary School with STEM Designation and Mayfield Elementary School with STEAM Designation! These awards recognize their excellence in delivering high-quality, integrated STEM and STEAM education.
By earning this distinction, Stuart and Mayfield serve as models for others across the state, reflecting each school’s dedication to creating a comprehensive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application.
"We are so proud of Stuart Elementary’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and inquiry," said Kim Bradford, Principal of Stuart Elementary. "This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff and students to creating meaningful, real-world learning experiences every day."
Stuart Elementary integrates STEM through school-wide project-based learning, weekly STEM labs, and community partnerships that provide students with hands-on, authentic learning. Technology, engineering, and math are embedded across all grade levels to strengthen critical thinking and collaboration skills.
"At Mayfield Elementary, we believe that every student is a problem-solver and innovator," said Dr. Jessica Bigham, Principal of Mayfield Elementary. "This designation is a testament to our incredible educators who work tirelessly to bring STEAM to life in our classrooms."
Mayfield Elementary offers cross-curricular STEAM initiatives, including robotics programs, inquiry-based science units, and partnerships with local organizations to enhance students’ exposure to real-world STEAM careers and applications.
"With 7 out of 9 Cleveland City Schools now STEM or STEAM designated, we are excited to continue leading the way in high-quality education," said Dr. Jeff Elliott, Director of Schools. "This achievement highlights the innovative spirit of our students and the dedication of our educators districtwide."