You were BEYOND incredible virtually and in-person. Thank you for seeing our vision and THANKS for being a part of all of our STEAM Expo, taking time to speak to students, parents and staff and sharing your Best Day Ever ideas. AMAZING!!!
You were BEYOND incredible virtually and in-person. Thank you for seeing our vision and THANKS for being a part of all of our STEAM Expo, taking time to speak to students, parents and staff and sharing your Best Day Ever ideas. AMAZING!!!
At the Splash 2021 annual conference, we were excited to honor Steve Spangler with a lifetime achievement award on behalf of thousands of early childhood educators who have benefited from his wisdom and kindness over the last 20 years. We believe Steve has done more to inspire early childhood educators in STEM than anyone… ever. I can’t give him any higher recommendation.
Best Day Ever! Steve Spangler’s STEM for Little Sprouts workshop was the best professional development series the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education has ever offered. Steve helped our teachers think differently about STEM and opened their minds to everything that’s possible.
Steve Spangler’s captivating performance at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science left our audience of VIP teachers and administrators from Texas inspired and energized. His unique blend of science and entertainment created an unforgettable experience.
Steve’s keynote presentation at Space Symposium’s Teacher Liaison breakfast was the inspirational roller coaster that kept every educator invigorated and equipped for the adventure of teaching and kept them cheering all the way. His presentation brought the entire room to tears, followed by bouts of raucous laughter. Best of all, his kindness and professionalism made him a delight to work with, and his passion and enthusiasm emboldened educators to create the best day ever for their students.
Steve Spangler’s Everyday STEM workshop was exceptional… so fun and intriguing. This is the boost our teachers needed on every level. But the bigger impact was Steve’s ability to connect with our teachers and remind them why they teach. Powerful. My teachers gave you the title of EduHERO!
It has been a blast having Steve with us at this year’s Singapore International Science Teachers’ Conference! Steve is engaging and his larger-than-life personality can be felt even though cyberspace. The audience roared with laughter when he joked and held their breath when he shared his experiments. Steve has shown us how to engage our students in science and STEM education to create transformational, Best Day Ever experiences every time we teach. -Irene Tan, Ministry of Education
Wow! What a powerful way to close up the school year. I consider our district extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you all and your team. Thank you for building a relationship with our district and always reminding us why we went into the profession in the first place.
I cannot say enough about the power of your message and your masterful delivery. You truly inspired us all. Our staff has not stopped talking about your words and presentation since you left. I know the students of Mariemont City Schools will benefit from the inspiration you shared.
Beyond wow… how can I begin to thank you for inspiring teachers after what has been an incredibly challenging time for our staff. You gave us much-needed fire and passion, and you helped us re-imagine how we MUST connect and engage with our children. I’m blown away by passion and mission to empower teachers to go out and create “BEST DAY EVER” experiences for kids.
Steve Spangler’s captivating performance at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science left our audience of VIP teachers and administrators from Texas inspired and energized. His unique blend of science and entertainment created an unforgettable experience.
Steve’s keynote presentation at Space Symposium’s Teacher Liaison breakfast was the inspirational roller coaster that kept every educator invigorated and equipped for the adventure of teaching and kept them cheering all the way. His presentation brought the entire room to tears, followed by bouts of raucous laughter. Best of all, his kindness and professionalism made him a delight to work with, and his passion and enthusiasm emboldened educators to create the best day ever for their students.
It has been a blast having Steve with us at this year’s Singapore International Science Teachers’ Conference! Steve is engaging and his larger-than-life personality can be felt even though cyberspace. The audience roared with laughter when he joked and held their breath when he shared his experiments. Steve has shown us how to engage our students in science and STEM education to create transformational, Best Day Ever experiences every time we teach. -Irene Tan, Ministry of Education
Wow! What a powerful way to close up the school year. I consider our district extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with you all and your team. Thank you for building a relationship with our district and always reminding us why we went into the profession in the first place.
I cannot say enough about the power of your message and your masterful delivery. You truly inspired us all. Our staff has not stopped talking about your words and presentation since you left. I know the students of Mariemont City Schools will benefit from the inspiration you shared.
Your presentation had a profound impact on the money we raised during the foundation event. That’s a BEST DAY EVER for us.
Steve Spangler is part teacher, part carnival barker, and part master magician… and he’s amazing at all three! When it comes to getting people to fall in love with science, no one does it better.
We were able to hear about the teachers who inspired Steve and learn teaching strategies in real time. He inspired me to go into my classroom Monday and engage with my students in a whole new way.
I know you saw the reactions today but can I just say how incredible it was to watch the teachers connect and truly understand your “Best Day Ever” message. I’m blown away by your passion and mission to empower teachers to go out and empower kids!
I used quite a few of his activities this year already and plan to incorporate even more of them next year. My students loved every single one of them! Too many times in the past, I felt like I was overwhelmed trying to search and plan hands-on activities for concepts we were learning in class. As a result, I would fall back to teaching out of the book and showing videos of others doing fun experiments. This class gave me the knowledge and confidence to do better for my students.
I just wanted to drop a line and thank you guys for everything this past week. Not only for the 3 days at the conference but for everything you guys do spreading such a positive message to the teaching profession. It is truly outstanding. I’m sure I’ll be seeing you all again at some point in the future. Thanks again and have a great summer!
WOW! WOW! WOW! it was hands down the best conference that I have ever been too. Not only did we get to participate in the experiences and get to first hand how excited our students will be. We also received materials to take home and more materials were sent directly to my house. I’m excited to go back to my school and teach science at a higher level. Steve was a great presenter and speaker I was sad when the conference was over. The other presenters that came they were just as engaging and exciting. This lit the fire for teaching science with excitment, creativity, sucess, failures and fidelity. My students in the 22-23 school year will be the luckiest students ever!
This is my 3rd time around to visit Science in the Rockies. I will be the first to say each time is a little different. It’s the perfect business/pleasure retreat for me to recharge my teacher battery. There is so much to gain from this experience! I walked away with more ideas how to “hook” my students at the start of a lesson/unit. In addition, Kesler and Spangler have teamed up to create teacher-ready lessons to roll out the first day of school! Best PD ever!
Trying to put into words our Science at Sea experience is like trying to capture the true size and beauty of Glacier Bay with my phone. It’s not that easy. The excursions and lectures were all incredibly thoughtful, entertaining, and memorable. But it was the magical trio of Steve Spangler, Carly and Higgins along with the Science at Sea group members that elevated the entire experience for us. In the week we spent together, we learned a ton, laughed even more, and made countless memories that will be forever treasured. Science at Sea was everything we hoped it would be and so much more! It was truly THE BEST WEEK EVER!
My favorite conference of all time! Even though I am not a science educator, I got a lot out of this conference. I loved the hands-on parts and came away feeling energized and excited to work with students in the fall.
You and your amazing team have created an incredible, three-day experience that inspired our staff with so many unforgettable memories. The gifts of awe and wonder that you gave each human being will be treasured for a lifetime. You helped to make me a better teacher for so many children.
I teach middle school science and the last year was very hard for me. I lost my husband in a motorcycle accident last August right before school started. Towards the end of the year I was starting to feel like I wasn’t doing a good job as a teacher. I was about to quit. I went to Science in the Rockies and not only was it fabulous science information and great stem activities. It helped to inspire me to not give up or give in. Thank you Steve for helping me realize that I was where I needed to be and inspiring me to keep going.
Science in the Rockies 2022 was a dream that started in LEBANON and came true in DENVER. We traveled 2 days to get here. My sincere words of appreciation and gratitude for Steve and the organizing committee for the highly engaging, fruitful, informative and productive conference. Thank you Steve for giving me the opportunity to discover the kind of teacher that I want to be and share unforgettable memories that will be engraved in my heart and mind forever.
This is the second time I attended Science in the Rockies. In my 4 plus decades of teaching, this is the one conference I have returned to for more ideas, resources, and experiences. At the start of the conference, one of my table partners asked me if this event was really as good as everyone was saying? On the last day, she just smiled at me and said now I get it!
I can honestly say that your training was the best we have ever experienced. Many national trainers have visited our program over the years, but no one like you. I have to share with you that one of the teachers who attended the training was planning to request a transfer to another campus next year because she wasn’t sure if early childhood education was still her passion. She told me this morning that you helped her rediscover her “why” and that’s why she has decided to stay at our school. This brought me to tears because we get to keep an outstanding teacher, and I’m equally grateful for you helping all of my other teachers renew their passion for learning and teaching. You did more than just teach us about your “best day ever” principle – you made it happen for me and my staff.
Beyond wow… how can I begin to thank you for inspiring teachers after what has been an incredibly challenging time for our staff. You gave us much-needed fire and passion, and you helped us re-imagine how we MUST connect and engage with our children. I’m blown away by passion and mission to empower teachers to go out and create “BEST DAY EVER” experiences for kids.
I can’t thank you and your team enough for the BEST DAY EVER experience you created for our staff. Your inspirational approach will have a profound impact on how our teachers create experiences for our young learners in the future.
Steve Spangler’s Everyday STEM workshop was exceptional… so fun and intriguing. This is the boost our teachers needed on every level. But the bigger impact was Steve’s ability to connect with our teachers and remind them why they teach. Powerful. My teachers gave you the title of EduHERO!
This will be the BEST and most relevant professional development you’ll ever attend! You will explore, laugh, and have a blast learning! This workshop will make a huge difference for your students!
Fun and engaging! If you want to learn new strategies for engaging your students this is the online workshop for you. Your students will fall in love with Science.
Steve is the most engaging and entertaining presenter. This was our third year having him train our prekindergarten teachers and we could not ask for a better way to kick off the school year. Not only are the experiences fun and full of learning, teachers are hands on from start to finish—just how we expect them to teach in their classrooms.
You did exactly what we wanted… you helped our teachers remember how valuable they are to our district and the community they serve. Your Everyday STEM workshop was a fabulous way for us to kick off a new school year. Thanks so much for coming to rural Tennessee.
Steve made it fun, easy and the concepts so approachable and understandable that I am finally doing and enjoying science activities with my students. He talked about creating “transformational experiences,” well he did it on me.
Steve Spangler’s approach to science makes learning fun for both teachers and students. The students really look forward to being scientists each Friday! Steve Spangler not only provides amazing science experiments but also shares life lessons from his own personal teaching experiences. As professional educators, this allows us to reflect on our teaching experiences as well and allows us to positively adjust our mindset in the classroom.
Attending Science at Sea was terrific! The information I learned, the sights I saw, the friends I met, and the memories made will always be treasured. I learned so much from Steve, fellow science teachers, and John and his wisdom of Alaska history and nature.
Science at Sea is an experiential professional development program. As a geology college professor, I benefited from all aspects of this experience. I left energized and inspired to incorporate even more innovative teaching strategies into my virtual and traditional classrooms.
Hands down one of the best weeks of my life. It was an amazing experience to learn from Steve, John and Chris. It was so nice to be surrounded by like-minded people who continue to challenge each other to be the best teachers we can be. I made connections that will last a lifetime. I am so grateful for this experience.
“Best Day Ever” is not strong enough to describe the Science at Sea program. From the moment we signed up to the moment we stepped foot back into Vancouver, we were part of something special. Every session on the ship was tailored for fun and engagement, each excursion was memorable, seeing whales and riding railways, to the personal touch to make you feel that each day was truly a day you will never forget. Science at Sea was life-changing and I can’t wait to share what I learned, the photos I took, and the experiences I created back into my classroom.
Thanks again for such an amazing Science at Sea 2022 experience. I will never forget the memories and lasting friendships I made.
My family and I have returned for our 6th(!) Science at Sea trip. We come back because the people and connections we make on these trips are priceless. We always learn something new and get to share a genuinely unique experience each time. The Spangler team put together a top-notch team of folks to guide us on our adventures. We return from the trip refreshed, recharged, and ready to take on whatever comes next.
While this is billed as a professional development experience for educators, non-educators like me had a fabulous time (and learned so much without even knowing it). That’s the magic of what Steve does. Our head naturalist, John Scheerens, was a wealth of knowledge and very approachable. Steve also kept us on our toes during our time at sea by presenting us with engaging science lessons. This trip is truly an Alaskan cruise with a huge bonus!
I can honestly say that your training was the best we have ever experienced. Many national trainers have visited our program over the years, but no one like you. I have to share with you that one of the teachers who attended the training was planning to request a transfer to another campus next year because she wasn’t sure if early childhood education was still her passion. She told me this morning that you helped her rediscover her “why” and that’s why she has decided to stay at our school. This brought me to tears because we get to keep an outstanding teacher, and I’m equally grateful for you helping all of my other teachers renew their passion for learning and teaching. You did more than just teach us about your “best day ever” principle – you made it happen for me and my staff.
Beyond wow… how can I begin to thank you for inspiring teachers after what has been an incredibly challenging time for our staff. You gave us much-needed fire and passion, and you helped us re-imagine how we MUST connect and engage with our children. I’m blown away by passion and mission to empower teachers to go out and create “BEST DAY EVER” experiences for kids.
I can’t thank you and your team enough for the BEST DAY EVER experience you created for our staff. Your inspirational approach will have a profound impact on how our teachers create experiences for our young learners in the future.
Steve is the most engaging and entertaining presenter. This was our third year having him train our prekindergarten teachers and we could not ask for a better way to kick off the school year. Not only are the experiences fun and full of learning, teachers are hands on from start to finish—just how we expect them to teach in their classrooms.
Best STEM professional development I’ve ever been to – seriously! After the last 2 years… feeling a smidge burnt out and bogged down (uninspired), Steve Spangler completely reminded me why I do what I do.
I’ve had the pleasure of hearing Steve speak once before, but Saturday just hit a little different for me. There was a moment that I started crying because seeing the look on our participants’ faces… I realized that WE created this amazing experience together. Steve helped me rediscover my passion. Thank you for working with us and making sure we had “The Best Day Ever”!
So many great ideas for our teachers to put into practice right away. Steve passion for making STEM exciting and approachable was exactly what our teachers needed.
STEM for Little Sprouts gave our pre-k teachers the real-world tools, strategies and best practices the needed that inspire and motivate children to really do science.
Best Day Ever! Steve Spangler’s STEM for Little Sprouts workshop was the best professional development series the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education has ever offered. Steve helped our teachers think differently about STEM and opened their minds to everything that’s possible.
This workshop was inspiring! I can’t wait to bring these ideas to my students to grow empathy and community.
I find myself getting emotional trying to put together the thoughts and reflections for this trip…there were so many things that made our trip absolutely amazing. Let’s start with the Spangler team who created an experience unlike any other, where no detail was overlooked and every excursion felt like it was created just for you. It was the first time traveling as an adult that I truly felt like a kid. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. All of our accommodations were top-notch. Every meal was taken care of and the time spent around the dinner table was as wonderful as the meal itself. This Spangler experience was a series of “best day ever” moments day after day. And to top it off our guides were Icelandic royalty! They welcomed us into their country and shared their knowledge and personal stories with us along the way. This was by far the most incredible learning experience I’ve ever had in my entire life.
Let’s start by saying that I’m the “plus one.” But I thought you might like to get my take on all of this. The opportunity to explore amazing parts of the world with the Spangler team is something I would not miss. Their ability to make the experience individualized and special for everyone is truly remarkable. The fact that I also get to share these experiences with amazing people from all over the world is just icing on the cake. I always leave with new friends, new stories, and a thirst for whatever next adventure they dare dream up. And that’s from the plus one.
The Science of Iceland trip is one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Each day was full of interesting, fun, and “Best Day Ever” magical moments. Where else in the world can you hike up to a volcano and then go down inside it, eat bread that was cooked in boiling water under the sand, see magnificent waterfalls, experience Sky Lagoon, visit a few beaches, ride in a boat surrounded by icebergs, hike on a glacier, make a lot of new friends and eat butter off of rocks? Okay, that’s just another Spangler experience.
The beauty of the landscape and the warmth of the people of Iceland was everything we had dreamed of and more! We loved everything about our experiences during our magical visit. As a science teacher, I found the geology of the region and how for centuries Icelandic people have utilized the land & environmental processes to survive & thrive quite intriguing. Renee, Steve, and the entire Spangler team planned every detail in order to make this a learning adventure that we will never forget. If you seek moderate to challenging hikes, indescribable geological formations, and genuine Icelandic experiences, well as developing friendships that will last a lifetime, then this is definitely the trip for you.
It’s amazing to me that a random group of teachers and their +1s could start this experience together as virtual strangers and end this experience together feeling almost like family. I’m especially grateful that you selected such a knowledgeable, professional, experienced team to guide us. Experiences like this help me to continue to grow and learn while connecting me to friends and colleagues all over the world with whom I can share my passion for teaching and learning! They restore my enthusiasm for returning to the classroom to tackle the challenges that await in the coming school year.
I experienced earth’s processes, plate tectonics, continental drift, ecological succession, and climate change all in one “Best Day Ever” experience. Truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for amazing professional development. By the way, Steve Spangler renewed our wedding vows deep inside a volcano just outside of Reykjavik. Memories for a lifetime? Indeed!
Beyond amazing! The Spangler team did so much background research that every adventure was exceptional. Each day’s itinerary highlighted aspects of Iceland that made me truly appreciate the culture, the geography and the food.
A remarkable experience from beginning to end. Everywhere I looked something new captured my attention – breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, volcanoes – you name it. What an amazing experience!
Best Days Ever! Beautiful landscapes, knowledgeable guides, and wonderful people. The geothermal features of Iceland and the majestic glaciers made the fire and ice of this island hard to resist. Trolls, volcanoes, and icebergs – what else could you want?
Nothing could have prepared us for the awe we felt while descending into a volcano or the satisfaction at accomplishing a climb up a glacier to drink rushing cold, clear water. Every day we were guided by the best natives around and our group became a family, traveling together to one amazing activity or place to another. It is unbelievable how much we accomplished in just a few days. Thanks to the Spangler team for the extensive work it took to design this unforgettable learning experience.
Incredible presentation at ScIC 11, but don’t take my word for it. We surveyed the audience and your NPS (Net Promoter Score) was off the charts with an insane score of 83. Seriously, you had our huge audience in the palm of your hands from start to finish. Check your calendar for ScIC 12 because we need you back.
This will be the BEST and most relevant professional development you’ll ever attend! You will explore, laugh, and have a blast learning! This workshop will make a huge difference for your students!
The workshop was so engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I felt like a kid again.
Steve always gives an engaging and fun presentation. His humor and ability to make challenging science concepts accessible are inspiring. I’m grateful to have spent this time learning new engaging demonstrations and experiments. I’m excited about bringing these ideas to my classroom.
A definite workshop to sign up if you are looking for ideas to ignite the teaching and learning of Science in your own classroom. Steve will be able to engage you for hours (even virtually) as he creates experiences to guide you through in engaging and connecting with your students. Thanks Steve for your generous sharing. Appreciate it 🙂
Although it was an online conference it was amazing! I love how we were given access to the videos and information for a full year. I have watched them several times.
EVERY teacher needs to take this online workshop. There will be something you can apply to your subject even if it isn’t STEM. Steve renewed my energy to be in the classroom.
Steve is very enthusiastic and engaging. I watched the videos with a friend and he often had us laughing. I can’t wait to to teach like Steve!
Planning and prepping science experiments can be overwhelming while planning for other core classes and searching for supplies, but the kits provided were a lifesaver! Everything is ready…just grab and go. His videos were so incredibly educational, too. Steve Spangler taught in a way that it was like having a fun conversation with a friend while learning the complex science behind it all in an easy and fun way. I love his philosophies and style of teaching. I was engaged and awed the whole course!
Steve Spangler’s virtual workshops are truly worth your time as an educator. He teaches simple, practical ways to highly and effectively engage students without having to break the bank or put in a ton of extra work/time to create engaging and effective lessons.
I felt reenergized after this online workshop, excited to jump into science with my kids. It helped me feel confident about fitting science in to even small chunks of time in my day. I’m excited to explore along with my students as we work through these experiments/lessons.
Steve Spangler’s science online workshop is FUN and INFORMATIVE! How often does PD have you laughing throughout the session? Steve’s joy and love of science are evident. This workshop provided all the necessary materials for me to take into the classroom for future lessons and I look forward to using them this upcoming year!
Virtual Science in the Rockies was great videos with lots of ideas to put to use in the classroom immediately. I loved how Steve inspires us to tackle science concepts in a fun, hands-on, easy way!
Fun and engaging! If you want to learn new strategies for engaging your students this is the online workshop for you. Your students will fall in love with Science.
If you thought you had great ideas for the classroom, Steve Spangler presents Science in a brand new what that makes me excited all over again!
Steve Spangler’s captivating performance at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science left our audience of VIP teachers and administrators from Texas inspired and energized. His unique blend of science and entertainment created an unforgettable experience.
Steve Spangler is part teacher, part carnival barker, and part master magician… and he’s amazing at all three! When it comes to getting people to fall in love with science, no one does it better.
We just celebrated Steve’s 26th appearance on the show… if that tells you anything. Steve Spangler consistently produces amazing results every time he’s on the show. He understands television and how to show his passion for making science fun.
You’re a total pro on camera! Mentos soda geysers and exploding Pop Rocks made our Science of Candy segments over the top fun. I’ve never heard the crew so excited about a location shoot.
Liz Hostetler, Producer
If you are looking for energy and surprises on television, Steve’s the master at it. Who would have guessed that Steve’s original segment showing something fun to do with a roll of Mentos and a bottle of Diet Coke back in 2005 would make our 9News science guy an internet sensation? Steve Spangler’s approach to doing television is always fun and engaging both for our viewers and our on-air talent. Bottom line… Steve knows how to create fun and viral television experiences that viewers remember.
Patti Dennis, Vice President, News
Take it from someone who has worked with Steve on live television every week for the last 15 years… Steve knows how to create TV moments that viewers remember. Things fizz, pop and explode and so does the e-mail I get when he lights me on fire.
Mark Koebrich, News Anchor
You gave us amazing television on Modern Marvels. One minute you’re talking about the science of super cold temperatures and the next minute we are all standing in the middle of a giant liquid nitrogen cloud. You’re a pro.
Kaylan Eggert – Producer
The Doctors show staff loved working with Steve Spangler. His demonstrations were the perfect illustration for what we were trying to show our audience… and the visual on camera was great.
Chelsea Wright – Producer
Steve Spangler’s segments on News 10 were great. Ratings were high throughout the entire week. Best of all, I really appreciate his ability to work with our entire on-air morning team. Steve made them look like rockstars… and the viewers loved it.
Tim Geraghty, Vice President – News Director