Portrait of Elizabeth M. Crawley

“We rise by lifting others.” — Robert G. Ingersoll

Programs & Roles

FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

Coach/Mentor for middle-school teams—guiding students through research, design, and iterative problem-solving with sensors, motors, and code.

  • Hands-on challenges that connect STEM concepts to real-world themes.
  • Emphasis on team roles, documentation, and presentation skills.
  • Inclusive team norms that encourage every student to contribute.

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

Mentor for high-school robotics teams—supporting programming, testing, and match strategy while reinforcing collaboration and resilience.

  • Structured code reviews and version-control basics.
  • Sensor integration, autonomous routines, and iterative testing.
  • Competition readiness: checklists, roles, and scouting.

Staff Training & SOPs

Knowledge-sharing for colleagues (Dynamic Forms, reporting standards, data validations), focused on clarity, consistency, and audit-readiness.

  • Reusable patterns for approvals, routing, and data integrity.
  • Step-by-step SOPs with screenshots to speed onboarding.
  • FERPA-aligned practices and change-control discipline.

STEM Outreach & Workshops

Community sessions introducing data literacy, basic coding, and problem-solving frameworks in friendly, hands-on formats.

  • Beginner-friendly activities and guided exploration.
  • Real-world examples that demystify data and automation.
  • Templates participants can reuse after the workshop.

Mentorship Approach

  • Involve to learn: short demos → hands-on practice → reflection.
  • Make it safe: questions welcome, errors are data, iterate together.
  • Document as you go: logs, checklists, comments, and readmes.
  • Build confidence: celebrate small wins and visible progress.

Resources

FIRST LEGO League
FIRST Tech Challenge

Get In Touch

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