Robotics

Established in the Fall of 2022, the robotics program, endeavors to provide students with an exceptional, intensive, and STEM program that benefits their learning and leads to new opportunities for growth to supplement core instruction.

METHODOLOGY

Students learn robotics through hands-on, project-based experiences that emphasize engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving. Lessons are designed to help students build technical skills while encouraging creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Students follow the Engineering Design Process to design, build, test, and improve robotic solutions to real-world challenges.

Learning opportunities include:

Hands-on robotics and coding projects
Engineering design challenges
Team-based problem-solving activities
Robotics demonstrations and competitions
Engineering Innovation Expo and community showcases

Develops critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills
Strengthens STEM knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Enhances coding, engineering, and computational thinking skills
Builds collaboration, communication, and leadership through teamwork
Encourages perseverance, innovation, and confidence by learning from testing and redesigning prototypes

Robotics Instructor- Latoya Maxwell

Latoya Maxwell is a dedicated educator with 15 years of experience in education. A native of Jamaica, she began her teaching career at the age of 21 and has taught Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across diverse learning environments. Throughout her career, she has served as a passionate advocate for students and teachers, while also mentoring and supporting international educators as they transition into the teaching profession. Ms. Maxwell is a graduate of Walden University, where she studied Advanced Mathematics and Engineering Science. Her academic background strengthened her passion for applying engineering principles to solve real-world problems through creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. As the Robotics instructor, Ms. Maxwell is committed to inspiring the next generation of innovators. She creates engaging, hands-on learning experiences that empower students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and develop STEM skills through designing, building, testing, and refining engineering solutions. Her goal is to equip students with the confidence, problem-solving abilities, and technical knowledge they need to thrive in an ever-evolving, technology-driven world.

Robotics Instructor- Nathaniel Brindle

Nathaniel Brindle, a North Carolina State University graduate, began his more than 10 year journey in Robotics at the age of 14 competing in robotics competitions as a freshman in high school. Over this four-year period, he focused on computer aided design, app development, and autonomous methods. During his time with FRC Team 6004, he competed at a state-level. Upon graduating, he shifted his focus to mentoring competition teams and developing mechanized props for independent film projects.

In his professional career, Nathaniel has been involved with several after school programs teaching robot design, game development, advertising, and content creation. Nathaniel’s methodology revolves around the desire to cultivate a joy for creating things that don’t exist.