If you are not able to speak to our students in person, but would still like to share your STEM experience we have other way we would can connect with you. We can schedule a Zoom conference or you can even create a video of your STEM career to share with the students.

Call us at 334-953-4072 to discuss options.

STEM Career Presenters

Do you have a STEM career or hobby? If so, we need you!

A main part of our curriculum is to expose our STARBASE students to different STEM careers that are available, whether they are military or civilian jobs. We encourage guest speakers to come share their STEM experiences and even bring show & tell items. The students are always interested in learning about STEM jobs that are available, and ask very insightful questions. Speaker sessions are from 10:15 - 10:45 every Monday through Thursday, beginning August 22, 2023 through May 26, 2024.

If you would like to share your STEM experience with our STARBASE students, please email us, call us, or submit the volunteer interest form below. If you are from a community organization and do not have a base pass, we will work with you to get access for the day

• Email: starbasemaxwell@montgomeryed.org

• Phone: 334-953-4072

Dates available to be a STEM Career presenter (2023 - 2024 school year):

• Everyday (except on school holidays)

• Time: typically 10:15 to 10:45, but we can accommodate other times

What to bring: You can bring a thumb drive with a presentation, cool show & tell items to help the students understand what you do, or a short activity for them to participate in that demonstrates your career.

Where are we located: We are in Bldg. 835 (basement) across from Maxwell Fitness Center (gym). You may park in any unmarked spot on the hedge side of the parking lot or park in the gym parking lot. Enter the building via the glass doors at the center of the building off of the parking lot. Our door is immediately to your left when you enter. Ring the doorbell or call us for entry.

Procedure: You will sign in after you enter the STARBASE building, we will show you to the classroom, you will be introduced and can begin your presentation with our group of fifth grade students. Be prepared for some awesome questions. We will contact you if our schedule changes.

STarbase advanced Mentor/Coaches

Our afterschool STARBASE Advanced program is always in need of mentor/coaches to work with our students. Mentor/coaches can be from our military partners, civilian partners, and even college students that would like the experience working with students. We partner with different schools in Montgomery and Elmore counties to provide this extension of the STARBASE program. Our Advanced programs meet once a week for about 1.5 hours, for a total of 12 - 14 weeks. Some programs may meet for an hour a week for the year.

If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about this program, please contact Aisha DeJarnett at starbase2.0@montgomeryed.org or call at (334) 953-5827. You can also fill out the form below.

For the 2023- 2024 school year we will be serving the following schools :

• Autauga County Schools- Prattville Jr. High - Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:45

• Montgomery Public Schools - Johnnie Carr Middle - Tuesdays from 2:45 - 4:15

• Montgomery Public Schools- Southlawn Middle - Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:20 am

• Montgomery Public Schools- Pintlala Elementary Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 am

• Elmore Public Schools - Eclectic Middle - Wednesdays from 3:30 - 5:00

• DODEA Schools - Maxwell Elementary Middle School- Monday 3:30 - 4:45

Rocket launching

We will be conducting water bottle rocket launches each day in front of the STARBASE building (835) weather permitting. You are welcome to drop by if you see us outside to see what the students are doing.