Trinity Christian Student to Attend National Youth Leadership Forum

Trinity Christian School student, London Houston, has been selected and will join other elementary school students from across the nation in an academic development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum in Chicago, IL., this summer.

The event, “Pathways to STEM”, is an Envision program by WorldStrides. According to the website, envisionexperience.com, “NYLF Pathways to STEM is a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking elementary school students who will evolve into next generation innovators, engineers, doctors, software developers, and scientists. Students learn by doing hands-on simulations and workshops.”

The program allows students to explore engineering, medicine, forensic science and participate in STEM challenges that utilizes the skills they are taught while there. When asked what she is most excited about Houston said, “I am excited about the medical science because I want to be a paramedic when I grow up! I think being in Robotics has helped prepare me for the Engineering program.” Mrs. Woodford, Houston’s 3rd grade teacher nominated her for the forum. Resident of Joliet and mother of Houston, Kamikka Houston thinks, “this is a great idea! I am so excited for her!”

Houston just finished 3rd grade at Trinity Christian School and participates in all the afterschool STEM workshops TCS offers. “London is an exceptional student and will go far,” says TCS Administrator, Jon Vugteveen. “What a great opportunity for her to grow and bring back what she learns to the classroom!”

Trinity Christian School is located in Shorewood, IL.

Contact: 815-577-9310, www.trinitychristian.info