Hands-on learning for grades 1-8

K-8 STEAM Educator & Computer Skills Teacher

Dawn Vogt creates playful, classroom-centered learning experiences where students build, test, collaborate, code, and get a little messy while solving real problems.

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Built a brand-new STEAM program from the ground up
Taught STEAM and computer skills across grades 1-8
Designed makerspace learning around creativity, confidence, and joyful problem-solving

About Dawn

A teacher who invites students to explore, experiment, and create

With five years of experience teaching STEAM and computer skills, Dawn brings structure, warmth, and curiosity to every lesson. She helps students turn ideas into prototypes through engineering challenges, digital design, coding, robotics, and hands-on collaboration.

Her lessons blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math in ways that are engaging, approachable, and responsive to a wide range of learners. Previously, at Annunciation BVM School in Aurora, Illinois, she helped launch a makerspace-centered STEAM program that gave students regular opportunities to investigate, problem-solve, and share their work.

What students experience in Dawn's classroom

Clear routines and supportive classroom management
Creative challenges rooted in real learning goals
Opportunities to test, revise, and try again
Technology used with purpose, not just for show
Cross-curricular projects that support classroom teachers

Highlights

Program building, collaboration, and joyful experimentation

5 Years Teaching STEAM, computer skills, and supporting classrooms across grades 1-8

Grades 1-8 Experience adapting instruction for different ages and needs

New Program Helped launch and grow a brand-new school STEAM program

Cross-Curricular Partnered with primary teachers on integrated projects

Leadership

Leadership experience that shows clear admin potential

Leadership Highlights

Beyond teaching, Dawn helped build a new STEM lab, worked with principals and teachers to identify school needs, communicated with companies about tools and materials, and supported school functions outside her immediate classroom role.