EnCorps, STEM Educator Programs
Carolyn Fernandez has a diverse background in education and business, with experience working as a literacy coach, teacher, principal, and program coordinator. They have held various roles in organizations such as EnCorps, Soleil Academy, Newark Public Schools, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Their educational background includes a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from New Jersey City University and Bachelor's degrees in Management Science/Info Systems from Rutgers University–New Brunswick.
EnCorps, STEM Educator Programs
EnCorps Inc. believes in STEM educational equity. We are a Los Angeles-based nonprofit with operations in California as well the greater Denver, Colorado and New York City areas. We connect public school students in under-resourced communities with STEM professionals who are passionate about science, technology, engineering and math. EnCorps offers two key programs: 1) The EnCorps STEM Teachers Program recruits and supports STEM professionals and subject-matter expert ready to explore a career-change to STEM Teaching as an innovative, long-term solution to the STEM teachers shortage. 2)The EnCorps STEMx Tutors Program aims to increase math proficiency and to increase middle school students’ confidence in math by offering online tutoring by a STEM expert. As a STEM Professional or college student you have the opportunity to share your passion for math with middle school students who may not have equitable access to a high-quality STEM education.