John M. Spičko Ed.S.

Smartlabs: Engage all learners in STEAM and Career Readiness! Learning is different here! Watch- tinyurl.com/392p76xz @MASASupts @MEMSPA @masfps @MISuperConnect @SmartLab_tweets @MACUL @PaulLiabenow @MSTAMich

WASDA 26 Spring Conference! Building What’s Next! What’s your students’ STEM Journey?@SmartLab_tweets @WASDA @BASA_Supt @MASB @IAPSS_ORG

Come speak with SmartLab CEO Dr. Jennifer Berry at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, April 12–15, 2026 to discover how STEM identity comes to life through hands-on, career-connected learning. When students believe “I belong, I can master rigorous challenges, and my ideas have impact,” new possibilities emerge, empowering them to lead in an AI-powered world. We’re excited to share how immersive, applied learning builds confidence, develops real-world skills, and opens future pathways. Join the conversation and explore how SmartLab is shaping what’s next. #ASUGSV #STEMIdentity #FutureOfLearning #EducationInnovation #CareerConnectedLearning

The strongest classrooms look a lot like the real world—creative, collaborative, and hands-on. SmartLab brings that to life through project-based learning where students are empowered to think outside traditional norms, take real agency, and show up as problem-solvers—not just note-takers. In this video, you’ll hear what that looks like day to day: SmartLab becomes a safe, flexible space where students can communicate, collaborate, and even adjust the pace when they’re having a tough day—so they stay engaged, feel accountable to the team, and genuinely want to be there. Contact us to learn more: hubs.la/Q049lNbJ0 #STEMEducation #CareerConnectedLearning #ProjectBasedLearning #HandsOnLearning #FutureReadySkills #SmartLab

Healthcare is changing fast—and the skills students build in STEM today are exactly what tomorrow’s healthcare professionals will rely on. hubs.ly/Q045W-B00 Check out the latest SmartLab blog, “How STEM Education Empowers Students Pursuing Healthcare and Health Science Careers,” which explores how integrated STEM learning prepares students for careers across the healthcare field. From AI-supported diagnostics and wearable health monitoring to robotics, modeling, and data analysis, this post breaks down how integrated STEM learning builds the confidence, literacy, and real-world problem-solving skills students need for clinical care, research, biomedical engineering, public health, and beyond. Read it here: hubs.ly/Q045W-B00 #SmartLab #STEMEducation #HealthcareCareers #HealthScience #CareerConnectedLearning #FutureReadySkills #STEMIdentity #ProjectBasedLearning #WorkforceDevelopment #EdTech #K12Education #CollegeAndCareerReady #HealthInnovation

Smartlab learning at the Wisconsin Education Conference! Explore how your students can develop their stem identity! @SmartLab_tweets @WASDA @WASBWI

What if every student walked into class already believing, “I belong here—and my ideas matter”? hubs.ly/Q03YT5DQ0 In this episode of EdTech Empowerment, host Juan Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Jennifer Berry, CEO of SmartLab, to explore how building STEM identity—belonging, mastery, and impact—can transform technology from a gadget into a true catalyst for learning. Hear how career-connected, project-based experiences help students see where and why their skills matter, from media and health to logistics and advanced manufacturing. Jennifer also digs into: Simple ways to choose one tool, one outcome, and one real problem • How to teach students to direct AI, not be directed by it • Training facilitators to lean into productive struggle instead of perfection • Using community partnerships and STEM Identity Day to widen opportunity across zip codes If you’re a school leader, educator, or parent looking for a doable blueprint for future-ready learning, this conversation is for you. Listen here: hubs.ly/Q03YT5DQ0 #SmartLab #STEMIdentity #EdTechEmpowerment #STEMEducation #STEAMEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #HandsOnLearning #AILiteracy #FutureReady #EdTech #EducationInnovation #StudentAgency

Right now, employers are raising concerns. 69% of HR professionals say workforce readiness gaps are widening—especially in analytical and technical skills. hubs.la/Q03YMR9M0 And that’s exactly why STEM learning matters in every career path. When we invest in hands-on STEM experiences, we’re not just funding a program—we’re renewing the promise of opportunity through learning and helping U.S. children build a stronger future. This is where partners and donors can make a real difference. Support STEM learning in your community. Click the link to learn more: hubs.la/Q03YMR9M0 #STEMEducation #WorkforceReadiness #Education #CommunityImpact

Thank you OSBA, great to visit with so many wonderful Board members and Superintendents!! @OSBA2025 @SmartLab_tweets

Wonderful insights from Dr. Antoinette Miranda! Thank you OSBA Black Caucus! @smartlab_tweets @osba

SLOAN Museum STEM fundraiser “Cars and Bars” Wonderful community event! @SloanMuseum

@MISuperConnect Get ready! Leadership Connections Returns in 2026! Three regional meetings per quarter! @PaulLiabenow @Supt23 #MASA25 @MEMSPA @masfps

Congratulations Andre Rudolph Supt of Lima City Schools, our SmartLab raffle winner.! @BASA_Supt @SmartLab_tweets #grit #stemlearning

Thank you BASA for another great conference with Ohio’s extraordinary Educational Leaders! We build STEM identity! #grit @BASA_Supt @SmartLab_tweets @mcescohio #basa25