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Leader Of Learning Podcast Episode 31: STEM and Hashtags with Kyle Hamstra

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Show Notes:

In this episode, I spoke with Kyle Hamstra (@kylehamstra) about the importance of STEM education, leadership, and his work with networking educators and sharing educational resources.

About Kyle Hamstra

Originally from DeMotte, Indiana, Kyle Hamstra moved to Cary, North Carolina in 2002. After teaching fifth grade math/science for fourteen years at Davis Drive Elementary, Kyle is now a second-year elementary STEM Specialist, serving over 1,000 students weekly. Kyle is happily married to Leann Hamstra. Kyle is passionate about and interested in speaking on the topics of educational leadership, curriculum, STEM, and growing with his professional learning network.

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Kyle’s Website:

kylehamstra.com

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