CSA Educators to Join Elite Group of Teachers Nationwide for Immersive NASA-Supported Space Education Experience
ENGLEWOOD, CO, March 26, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Colorado SKIES Academy is proud to announce that two of its outstanding educators, Mary Gispan and Craig Kemper, have been selected to participate in the LiftOff Summer Institute 2025: Flight Path to Innovation, hosted by NASA's Texas Space Grant Consortium and the Center for Space Research at The University of Texas at Austin.
This nationally recognized professional development opportunity will take place in Houston, Texas, from June 23–27, 2025. It will bring together exceptional educators from across the country for a week-long, immersive experience focused on space exploration and innovation.
Participants will connect directly with NASA scientists and engineers, tour cutting-edge facilities, and explore hands-on STEM activities and curriculum resources to bring real-world aerospace experiences back to their classrooms. Thanks to support from the Colorado Space Grant Consortium, Mary and Craig's accommodations, meals, local transportation, and tours will all be fully covered.
"Mary and Craig exemplify the spirit of innovation and curiosity we strive to cultivate in our students," said Meredith Motley, Campus Director at Colorado SKIES Academy. "We are incredibly proud of their dedication to advancing STEM education, and we can't wait to see how they bring this inspiring experience back to enrich our learning community."
As #NASABound educators, Mary and Craig join a select group helping to shape the future of science and engineering education through real-world space exploration connections.
Follow their journey on social media using the tags @CSREducationAndOutreach on Facebook, @CSR_Education on Instagram, and @utcsr on LinkedIn.
About Colorado SKIES Academy
Colorado SKIES Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school serving grades 6-8 in Englewood, Colorado. The school's mission is to ignite a passion for learning through an aerospace-focused curriculum, preparing learners for success in high school, college, and careers in STEM fields. CSA offers a supportive and engaging learning environment where learners are encouraged to think critically, collaborate effectively, and pursue their dreams.
For more information about Colorado SKIES Academy, please visit https://coloradoSKIESacademy.org or contact info@coloradoskiesacademy.org.
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