A Shoutout to the volunteers from Nellson who joined us this week at our office to assemble STEAM projects for our upcoming programs! #CommunityImpact #STEMEducation #Teamwork #ProgrammingFutures Thank you Priti Jhaveri for bringing out your team to volunteer with us!
Dreams for Schools
Education Administration Programs
Santa Ana, California 1,175 followers
Programming the future
About us
Dreams for Schools (DFS) was founded in 2013, with the vision to make science, technology, engineering, and math (STEAM) education approachable and accessible for all. Dreams for Schools advances education equity by bridging gaps in STEAM education, with an emphasis on computer science (CS), by working with a range of community stakeholders from K-12 students, educators, schools, districts, as well as higher education students to provide educational programs that would not otherwise be available to our clients. DFS' primary programs include: 1. STEAM Curriculum Development 2. K-12 STEAM Classes 3. Job Opportunities for STEAM Higher Ed Students 4. Professional Development for Educators 5. Scholarships for K-12 students in DFS Classes and STEAM Higher Ed Students working as DFS instructors 6. Community Outreach & STEAM Events
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http://www.dreamsforschools.org
External link for Dreams for Schools
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Santa Ana, California
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- Science and Mathematics
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550 N Parkcenter Drive
Suite 102
Santa Ana, California 92705, US
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16381 Scientific
Irvine, California 92618, US
Employees at Dreams for Schools
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Dreams for Schools is thrilled to partner with the Santa Ana Public Library, who was awarded a $2 million grant! 🎉 We’re excited to be part of this partnership and run workshops on Coding, Engineering, and Technology to provide students with valuable STEAM experiences. It's also inspiring to see other Community-Based Organizations like the CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) and Working Wardrobes involved as well. 🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-GzzbBc #STEAMeducation #CommunityImpact #DreamsForSchools #SantaAnaPublicLibrary #ProgrammingFutures
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We're excited to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 STEAM Scholarship Awards, presented by Neudesic, an IBM Company to Desiree Gomez and John Dang! A hearty congratulations to our awardees! 🎉 🎉 🎉 We truly appreciate the efforts of the dedicated team members at Neudesic, as well as our own Dreams for Schools crew for their thorough review of the scholarship applications. Their commitment is instrumental in advancing the career ambitions of DFS mentors and instructors, guiding them towards successful integration into the STEAM sector. Each scholar is awarded a $2,500 scholarship, marking a significant step towards their professional development. Read more on our website here: https://lnkd.in/gvxRUWvT
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We're excited to partner with the Anaheim Public Library's Central Branch to bring FUN and EDUCATIONAL summer activities for students. Join us on June 27th for an introduction to programming with Sphero Robots! Spaces are limited, so share the information and register today using the following link if you have kids: www.tinyurl.com/APL-SPHERO Students will use block-based coding to solve a Color Maze and explore an Animal Farm. Devices will be provided.
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Happy Mentor Monday! 📚️ Today, we are highlighting Fionna B. Fionna is an Aerospace Engineering major at UC Irvine. They have taught Coding Games with Scratch and Sphero Robotics. In their free time, Fionna loves to crochet and go to the beach. Thank you, Fionna! We appreciate your hard work and dedication. 🤖 #DreamsforSchools #ProgrammingtheFuture #STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEAMInstructors #MentorMonday
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Happy Mentor Monday! 📚️ Today, we are highlighting Ariadne Rincon! Ariadne attended CSU Fullerton and majored in Computer Science. She is currently obtaining her Master's Degree in Cybersecurity Management. She has taught Coding Games with Scratch, Engineering Inventors, and Sphero Robotics. She plans to become a Cybersecurity Analyst. A fun fact about Ariadne is that she loves Disney! Thank you, Ariadne! We appreciate all that you do! 🤖 #DreamsforSchools #ProgrammingtheFuture #STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEAMInstructors #MentorMonday
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Happy Mentor Monday! 📚️ Today, we are highlighting Karma P. Karma is a Computer Science major at Orange Coast College. She has taught Arduino and our Mobile App Development (AppJam+) class. She plans to transfer and graduate with a BS in Computer Engineering. She hopes to travel after completing school! Thank you, Karma! We appreciate you! 🤖 #DreamsforSchools #ProgrammingtheFuture #STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEAMInstructors #MentorMonday
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A shoutout to the volunteers from Orange County Paralegal who joined us this past weekend at our office in helping us prepare materials for our Summer Programs coming up! #CommunityImpact #STEMEducation #Teamwork #ProgrammingFutures
***EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT*** This morning, the Orange County Paralegal Association and its members participated in a PRO BONO (Saturday, May 18, 2024) event benefiting Dreams for Schools. OCPA members came together in STEAM kit building, assembling materials and kits, for the engineering and tech curriculums at Dreams for Schools in City of Santa Ana. OCPA members, played a pivotal role in assembling these hands-on learning tools, fostering a love for discovery and innovation in children. OCPA members helped to inspire young minds in STEM fields. Special thanks to Nithin Jilla in providing the opportunity for OCPA members to give back to our wonderful community. 2024 OCPA Pro Bono Coordinator Lorena L. Hughes helped put this marvelous event together. This event was made possible through our amazing members: Izabella Cruz Cynthia Zhuang, MBA Nicoletta Bozhilova Johnny Cheng Wendy Cifuentes (2024 OCPA Secretary) OCPA is partnering with Dreams for Schools, a non-profit organization that oversees programs and initiatives that contribute to educating youth about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math fields. Dreams for Schools advances equity by bridging gaps in STEAM education by working with a range of community stakeholders from K-12 students, educators, schools, districts, as well as higher education students to provide educational programs that would not otherwise be available to students. Their mission is to inspire students to have a love for STEAM and equip them with the skills needed to become the critical thinkers, creative leaders and technologists of tomorrow.
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Happy Mentor Monday! 📚️ Today, we are highlighting Mandi B. Mandi is an Architecture major at Orange Coast College. She is currently teaching our Mobile App Development class (AppJam+). A fun fact about Mandi is that she is a photographer and loves to take pictures. Thank you, Mandi! We appreciate your hard work and dedication. 🤖 #DreamsforSchools #ProgrammingtheFuture #STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEAMInstructors #MentorMonday
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Happy Mentor Monday! 📚️ Today, we are highlighting David V. David is a Computer Science major at CSU Fullerton. He is currently teaching our Mobile App Development class (AppJam+). David loves to play VR video games and hopes to work in VR video game development. Thank you for everything you do for us, David! 🤖 #DreamsforSchools #ProgrammingtheFuture #STEAM #STEAMeducation #STEAMInstructors #MentorMonday
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