Learning to Lead with Heart and Mind
Full STEAM Ahead inspires elementary students to explore, create, and grow through hands-on STEAM activities and social-emotional learning. Together, we build confidence, curiosity, and compassion—one student at a time.
Stay Connected. See the Impact.
Our monthly newsletters are filled with student stories, program highlights, family resources, and upcoming events. This month: three weeks of art, creativity, and self-awareness, from emotion color wheels to self-pumpkins.
Why It Works
Confident Learners
Students build skills and self-belief through hands-on experiences and encouragement.
Curious Thinkers
We ignite curiosity and creativity by exploring big ideas in fun, meaningful ways.
Team Players
Collaboration and respect help students grow together and lead with empathy.
Compassionate Leaders
We nurture kindness, leadership, and a commitment to making a difference.
Rooted in the seven pillars of social-emotional learning
Stories & Highlights
Follow along our journey as we share important stories and updates from the Full STEAM Ahead community.
March 13, 2025
Building a Stronger Math Community: Bringing Math 24 to Durham
We're partnering with Mr. Robert Sun, the inventor of Math 24, to launch a countywide Math 24 campaign across Durham County.
Read the story
March 8, 2025
Giving Back: Supporting Durham Cares and CDF Freedom Schools
Over 100 school supplies donated — continuing our support for the Children's Defense Fund Freedom School Program with math and robotics activities.
Read the story
February 28, 2025
Story of You Introduces… Full STEAM Ahead
What started as a simple idea—a spark—has ignited into something far greater than we could have imagined. This is how it began.
Read the storyGame days, family nights & more
Every Story of You event lives on one shared calendar. Find upcoming Full STEAM Ahead dates, RSVP, and add them to your own calendar there.
Stronger Together
We partner with schools, families, and community organizations like the Piedmont Family YMCA and UVA Health to create enriching opportunities that help every child thrive.
About our school partnershipsSchools
Bringing engaging STEAM and SEL programs to students where they learn.
Families
Supporting families with resources, events, and ways to get involved.
Community
Working together to create opportunities for all children to succeed.
Educators
Providing tools, training, and support for teachers and program leaders.
Our community partners
Piedmont Family YMCA
Through the YMCA's after-school program, we bring STEAM and social-emotional learning together to support both academic growth and personal development.
UVA HealthCommunity Engagement & Health Outcomes
Supports our work at the intersection of education and healthcare, and how social-emotional education can serve as a foundation for long-term health.
Proudly partnering across Charlottesville, VA & Durham, NC
Let's build brighter futures—together.
Whether you volunteer, sponsor a student, or partner with us, you help kids learn, lead, and reach their full potential.