Schools & Districts

Empowering Educators and Inspiring Students

How We Help

WhyMaker is a Certified Women-Owned Business dedicated to supporting teachers and schools through interactive professional development, instructional design, and STEM education products. Our goal is to help students have better days in the classroom by equipping educators with the tools and strategies they need to succeed.

We create K-12 professional development and educational solutions that inspire students and connect education to real-world skills. 

Benefits of working with us:

  • Proven engagement strategies that enhance learning outcomes
  • High-quality professional development designed to inspire and retain teachers
  • Expert team of certified educators who understand the realities of classroom schedules, educational standards, and what teachers need to succeed
  • Tailor-made solutions fueled by creativity and passion
  • Adaptable as needs evolve
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Do Any of These Apply to You?

  • You have new staff who need support
  • Your teachers feel unmotivated or disengaged
  • You're looking for ways to improve teacher retention
  • You see opportunities to enhance teaching quality in your school
  • You experience low-level discipline issues linked to student boredom
  • You have a desire for change but need a clear path forward
  • You are required to provide professional development and want it to be impactful
  • You want to incorporate STEM, CTE, PBL, and career readiness into your school’s curriculum
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Schools & Districts

Case Studies

Minneapolis Public School District

Minneapolis Public Schools sought to enhance computational thinking and instructional coaching for 2nd and 8th-grade science teachers.

WhyMaker provided technical PD training on Sphero robots, helping educators plan units and projects to support long-term implementation.

  • Trained 96 teachers through virtual and in-person coaching
  • Reached 2,500 students through educator-led instruction
  • Provided personalized training for 4 Library/Media Specialists and 2 STEM Coordinators
  • Created a Learning Hub with:
  • Videos, lesson plans, and instructional guides
  • Resources and hands-on activities
  • 1:1 coaching tools

Ursuline Academy

Ursuline Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in New Rochelle, NY, wanted to equip teachers with strategies to teach Computer Science, Computational Thinking, and Robotics within Math and Science courses.

WhyMaker trained educators and developed curriculum and resources to support hands-on technology integration.

  • Trained 8 teachers to incorporate robotics and computational thinking into their lessons
  • Impacted 800 students through new technology-driven coursework
  • Designed three semester-long Computer Science courses
  • Developed four content-based projects integrating Robotics into Math and Science
  • Trained technology teachers on Edison Robots and classroom management strategies

Facilitated the purchase of 40 Edison Robots for middle school student use

Global Learning Collaborative High School

Global Learning Collaborative, a public high school in NYC, sought Computer Science coaching to improve teacher effectiveness in emerging technologies.

WhyMaker provided ongoing coaching and instructional support, helping educators integrate: 

  • Python, Robotics, Drones, 3D Printing, and AI into their classrooms.
  • Supported best instructional practices for teaching Computer Science
  • Helped educators implement new technologies into student learning
  • Provided hands-on coaching on coding, robotics, and emerging tech

Collaboration with StonyBrook University, Haugland Group and Suffolk County

WhyMaker partnered with Stony Brook University, Haugland Group, and Suffolk County to design an energy-focused internship program for high school students.

  • Developed a two-week summer internship program introducing students to energy careers
  • Designed instructional materials and career-connected curriculum covering:
  • HVDC systems, energy generation, solar converters, EV charging stations, cabling, coding systems, hardware loop systems, workplace essential skills and more.
  • Provided expert instruction and interactive classroom sessions 
  • Students gained hands-on experience through job site trips, guest speakers, special tours, and networking opportunities 

Due to the program’s success, WhyMaker is currently expanding the program to multi-week summer internships for high school and college students.

OUR PROCESS

How WhyMaker Designs the Future of Education

Step 1: Align

  • Meet to learn more
  • Understand needs and goals
  • Define outcomes
  • Align on moving forward

Step 2: Plan

  • Assemble team of educational experts specific to your needs
  • Set schedule and budget
  • Share and approve proposal

Step 3: Design

  • Design your personalized solution
  • Use advanced tools and practices
  • Ensure alignment

Step 4: Implement

  • Provide your personalized education solution
  • Adjust and support as needed
  • Share resources

Step 5: Review

  • Provide report and share feedback
  • Plan for future needs

The WhyMaker Way

  • We Are Education Experts

    We are seasoned educators who create hands-on STEM lesson plans that build engagement and real-world skills. With deep knowledge of K-12 environments, we understand the realities of classroom schedules, educational standards, and what teachers need to succeed.

  • We Are Creative

    We create tailor-made solutions fueled by creativity and passion. Each project is designed from the ground up with fresh thinking and genuine enthusiasm.

  • We Are Responsive

    We actively listen to understand your needs and deliver solutions that meet them. We are adaptable as needs evolve and respond to input quickly.

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