Design Thinking Teachers


Jennene Bermodes

Lead Teacher
Science, Leadership
jennene.bermodes@cottonwoodk12.org

Evan Clark
STEAM Teacher
evan.clark@cottonwoodk12.org

 

Overview

Our Design Thinking Concentration gives students the opportunity to develop skills to be successful in a range of different fields—including designing, architecture, engineering, and business. Students will learn to understand the end-users, question hard-set assumptions, and redefine problems.

Course of Study Within This Concentration

9th Grade
NGSS: Integrated Physical Science
Math: Functional Design Through Algebra 1

10th Grade
NGSS: Biology
Math: Geometry by Design
Engineering Design

11th Grade
NGSS: Chemistry
Math: Constructing Algebra 2
Robotics

12th Grade
NGSS: Environmental Science (AP)
Math: Statistics (AP)
Senior Seminar

 

Student Experience

Activities emphasize creating innovative solutions and testing them for tackling complex, unknown challenges. Students will participate in prototyping, robotics, mentorships, and internships.