PTEC TEACHER TO JOIN THE SPACE FOUNDATION’S INTL TEACHER LIAISON PROGRAM

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Ms. Courtnie Schobert, JICS Distinguished Alumna/PTEC teacher

Space Foundation announced 29 educators from around the world who have been selected to join the International Teacher Liaison Program, including Power Technical’s (PTEC) own Courtnie Schobert. Ms. Schobert not only teaches at PTEC, a James Irwin Charter School, but she also graduated from James Irwin Charter High School with a Diploma of Distinction.  She is one of 29 elite educators who was chosen for her active promotion of space and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the classroom.  

Space Foundation supports Teacher Liaisons by providing them with curriculum resources and various professional development opportunities. Teacher Liaisons also get the opportunity to design hands-on learning activities in a collaborative setting and engage with top educators and space industry experts.

Ms. Schobert and her 28 cohorts in the 2024 flight of Teacher Liaisons will be recognized at Space Foundation’s annual Space Symposium, to be held April 8-11 at The Broadmoor. In addition to the recognition activities, Teacher Liaisons will participate in special programming at the Symposium that includes keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions. 

James Irwin Charter Schools is very proud of Ms. Schobert as a terrific teacher, as well as a distinguished alumna.