HMS teacher experiences Space Camp

Homewood Middle School teacher Haley Gossett was selected to attend the U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Space Academy for Educators program this summer in Huntsville. Through support from the Alabama Legislature, one educator from each of Alabama’s 136 public school districts received a full scholarship to the program.

Gossett, who teaches sixth-grade math and science, received materials, full tuition, lodging and meals for the weeklong camp. Space Academy for Educators provides the environment to develop professionally, network and build collaborative relationships from across the state.

STEM educators experienced simulated space missions, conducted astronaut training activities and received curriculum materials. The program promoted cross-curricular learning in a classroom setting targeting STEM content in fifth to eighth grades.