Lighting for Literacy really needs your support

STEM Curriculum Development

With the help of principal Lisa Fraser and teachers Kevin Kinsella and Tonya Boyle, 
Lighting for Literacy has developed a large-scale practical curriculum to promote STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
"They realize science is very powerful and it can impact and transform lives, even in 6th grade."
--Doug McNeil
Lighting for Literacy and STEM:
an interview with
Fisher Middle School Principal Lisa Fraser
and LFL co-founder Doug McNeil
"This has to be scaled up.  I asked myself how we could embed this into our existing curriculum."
--Lisa Fraser
Challenge #1:
Create a project that
can be assembled
during class periods



Challenge #2:
Create a project that
can be built by
6th-grade students



Challenge #3:
  • Form Factor
  • Parts
  • Cost
  • Ease of Assembly
Challenge #4:

Simplify the Tools

Digital Procedures
  • Assembly Sequence
  • Assembly Procedure
  • Bill of Material
  • Install Procedures
  • Implemented Apple iPad for Classroom
Experimental Trial paved the way:

Our first public school launch at
Fisher Middle School
(thanks to Lisa Fraser, Kevin Kinsella & Tonya Boyle)

LFL co-founder Jesse Salem teaching students

STEM Curriculum Development

With the help of principal Lisa Fraser and teachers Kevin Kinsella and Tonya Boyle, 
Lighting for Literacy has developed a large-scale practical curriculum to promote STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
"Thank you for lighting up 'SPACE' in the GLOBAL HEART for learning!"
Astronaut Yvonne Cagle
Recognized by NASA
and championed by
Astronaut  &
STEM Industry Advocate
Yvonne Cagle

We want to impact the lives of  kids on both sides of the border.

--Co-founder Jesse Salem

We could really use your support!