STEM Education for Every Student

Bringing Hands-On STEM to Students Across America

Every student deserves the opportunity to experience STEM - not just read about it. We bring engaging, hands-on robotics and STEM experiences directly into elementary school classrooms across the United States. Led by qualified educators, our program gives students the opportunity to build, experiment, problem-solve, collaborate, and discover how STEM concepts come to life through robotics.

Young Americans LLC STEM educator working with students in the classroom
Students using Ozobot robots on Easter Egg Hunt coding activity
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Our Mission

Make Hands-on STEM Accessible to Students

STEM education is most powerful when students can do more than learn about a concept - they can experience it.

Our mission is to expand access to engaging hands-on STEM education by bringing robotics-based learning directly into elementary classrooms.

We connect classroom learning with real-world problem solving and engineering concepts while helping students develop curiosity, creativity, collaboration, persistence, and confidence.

We aren't simply teaching students how to use robots. We're using robots to teach students how to think.

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Meet Your STEM Educator

Kathleen Pickard

Kathleen Pickard — STEM Educator

I retired from the classroom in May 2026 after 32 years of teaching.  I had the privilege of watching what happens when students are given the opportunity to build, experiment, problem-solve, and discover that they are capable of more than they imagined.  That experience inspired a bigger dream.  I have an ambitious goal to bring hands-on robotics and STEM learning to students in all 50 states.  I don't want to simply travel across the country teaching classes.  I want the students, teachers, and schools I meet along the way to become part of the story.  I believe that amazing accomplishments come from strong community connections.

Every classroom becomes a chapter. Every student becomes part of the journey. Every school helps move the mission one step closer to 50 states.

And someday, when we reach all 50 states, I hope we can look back and say:           "We did this together - one classroom at a time."                                                                   Your school could be the next chapter!

KATHLEEN PICKARD'S QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MA Ed
  • California Teaching Credential
  • National Board Certified
  • GATE Certified
  • Ozobot Certified Educator

Reaching Students in Every State

Follow our Progress

We have taught STEM in the states shaded dark blue, but that doesn't mean we won't visit those states again!

USA map showing states where Young Americans LLC has taught STEM
Young Americans LLC — professionally insured STEM education program

Professionally Insured for Educational Programs

Certificate of Insurance available upon request, with additional Insured designation available for participating schools and districts.

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The Complimentary First Day

Your First STEM Robotics Day is on Us

Every school is eligible for one complimentary full day of hands-on STEM.

Students participate in an educator-led, hands-on experience where they can explore robotics while connecting STEM concepts to real-world challenges and classroom learning.

What does a STEM day look like?

Depending on grade level and program selection, students may:

  • Build and interact with robots.
  • Explore engineering and design concepts.
  • Solve hands-on challenges.
  • Practice problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Work collaboratively with classmates.
  • Experiment, test, and improve their designs.
  • Connect STEM concepts to real-world applications.

The goal isn't simply to watch a demonstration.

Students get to participate.

Why One Day?

Because One Day Can Spark a Lifelong Interest.

We want schools to be able to experience STEM without financial risk while giving students an opportunity to discover something new.

For some students, one day may be the first time they have ever built or programmed a robot.

For others, it may be the moment they realize: "I can do this."

Ready to Bring STEM to Your Classroom?

Contact us today to schedule a complimentary day for your school and give your students an experience they'll never forget.