STEM: TIDE Program

TIDE : Technology . Innovation . Design . Engineering

Westminster’s TIDE Program, which begins in the elementary school, focuses on rigorous project-based curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to develop our students' ability to collaborate, think creatively, communicate effectively, and to work independently to solve problems.

Project Lead The Way Gateway (Grades 6-8)

Middle School is a time of exploration. Students are figuring out what they’re passionate about today and how that might relate to who they’ll become tomorrow. During this transitional time, PLTW Gateway’s ten units empower students to lead their own discovery. The hands-on program boosts classroom engagement and excitement, drives collaboration, and inspires “aha!" moments and deep comprehension. As students engage in PLTW’s activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they see a range of paths and possibilities they can look forward to in High School and beyond.

Courses Offered: Automation and Robotics, Flight and Space, Energy and the Environment, and Medical Detectives.

MS STEM Faculty

List of 3 members.

Mrs. Enmarie De Witt

MS Science Teacher

Ext. 1398

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Int'l Univ. of Port Elizabeth - Bachelor's Degree, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Int'l Univ. of Port Elizabeth - Diploma in Higher Education
Mr. Michael Gambrell

Director of Engineering; MS/HS Computer Science & Engineering Teacher

Ext. 1232

Virginia Tech - Bachelor's Degree, Economics
University of Advancing Technology - Master's Degree, Software Design
University of Pheonix - Education Specialist
Mrs. Kelly Gordon

MS Science and Engineering Teacher

Ext. 1341

Miami University (OH) - Bachelor's Degree, Zoology

Student Clubs

Warrior Robotics

Join the Warrior Robotics team and compete at the local, state and national level. Learn to build and program your own robot and discover the fascinating world of robotics. To date, MS Robotics teams have competed locally, and have qualified for the State Competition.

SWENext Warriors

SWENext Warriors mentors and encourages female students ages 13 to 18 to take engineering classes and to consider engineering as a major in college. An outreach program of the Society of Women Engineers, this student club participates in the "Introduce a Girl to Engineering" Day at the University of Miami and also held a gift giving drive for young mothers at COPE Center South.