Category: Maker VISTA

  • Make & Share: Snapshots from Maker VISTA

    Our Maker VISTA program focuses on overcoming poverty through maker education. This month we asked Maker VISTA members at partner sites nationwide to share the shades and shapes of making at in […]

  • Building Capacity and Connections at Bethune Middle School Through Maker VISTA

    Building Capacity and Connections at Bethune Middle School Through Maker VISTA

    At Bethune Middle School VISTA members have worked to make making happen–and make making meaningful to makers. Find out how two years of Maker VISTA partnership has developed the maker community at this middle school. Read More…

  • Why I Serve: Maker VISTAs Greg Robbins and Lyna Abal

    Why I Serve: Maker VISTAs Greg Robbins and Lyna Abal

    Our “Why I Serve” series invites you to get to know some of the amazing individuals currently serving as Maker VISTA members. Lyna and Greg tell their story of service and what it means to them!   Read More…

  • Maker VISTA Champions: Toutoule Ntoya, Ed.D

    Maker VISTA Champions: Toutoule Ntoya, Ed.D

    Maker VISTA members don’t do it all alone. They all have amazing mentors and supporters guiding them through their year of service. Meet Toutoule Ntoya Ed.D from LAEP, one of our Maker VISTA champions!   Read More…

  • Maker Moments: April 2017

    Maker Moments: April 2017

    Our Maker VISTA program focuses on overcoming poverty through maker education. Maker VISTA members serve at partner sites around the country to impact organizations and the wider community through partnership development, volunteer recruitment, community building, resource creation, educator training, and much more.

  • Maker VISTA Champions: Aaron Vanderwerff

    Maker VISTA Champions: Aaron Vanderwerff

    Maker VISTA members don’t do it all alone. They all have amazing mentors and supporters guiding them through their year of service. Meet Aaron Vanderwerff from Lighthouse Community Charter School, one of our Maker VISTA champions! Read More…

  • Make & Share: Snapshots from Maker VISTA

    Our Maker VISTA program focuses on overcoming poverty through maker education. This month we asked Maker VISTA members at partner sites nationwide to capture an “iconic” shot that symbolizes the essence of making […]

  • Maker VISTA: Day in the Life

    Maker VISTA: Day in the Life

    Wonder what capacity building looks like? Our “Day in the Life” series follows our Maker VISTA members in varying educational landscapes, as they tackle tasks big and small in their efforts to strengthen and sustain maker-centered learning. Read More…

  • Why I Serve: Maker VISTAs Hadiyah Shabazz and Sam Erwin

    Why I Serve: Maker VISTAs Hadiyah Shabazz and Sam Erwin

    Our “Why I Serve” series invites you to get to know some of the amazing individuals currently serving as Maker VISTA members who are working to fight poverty through maker education, across the country.   Read More…

  • Maker VISTA: Boosting Capacity at Drew Charter

    Maker VISTA: Boosting Capacity at Drew Charter

    Whether by building mobile STEAM Trunks, creating websites, or forging connections in the community, Maker VISTA member at Drew Charter School in Atlanta, Georgia have made an impact through service. They have also accelerated the integration of making at the innovative K-12 school. Read More…