The City of Fishers and HSE Schools have partnered in many ways for the years, but a new cooperative effort was announced Wednesday, for second-grade students. The city’s AgriPark.
HSE Schools is announcing two additional Teacher-in-Residence programs, called Farm 2 Table. The focus will be on plant and animal adaptation, weather and erosion, and the history of farming.
“It is a great opportunity for the kids to see that learning happens all around them and not just in the four walls of their classrooms. It allows them to transfer what they have already learned, while simultaneously learning new content,” said AgriPark Teacher-in-Residence Brooke Daniel in a joint news release from the city and school district. “I couldn’t be more excited for them to experience some of the same amazing learning experiences that I have had while being around farming my whole life.”
The second Teacher-in-Residence program will be held at the Fishers Maker Playground located inside Hub & Spoke. During the school year, students in fifth grade will spend time with resident teacher Jennifer Suskovich. Suskovich will lead students in various hands-on projects in an effort to develop a better understanding of STEM.
“Students will embark on an experience that encourages the use of creativity and problem-solving necessary for the maker mindset. We will begin by touring the facility and nearby trails making observations and inquiries regarding these spaces and having the opportunity to tinker with tools, says Suskovich. “The goal is for HSE fifth grades to be given the agency to discover a question whether it be scientific, personal or artistic and follow it through the learning process.”