Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME)

Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME) DFSME works to unite Delaware to support classroom STEM teachers who inspire and prepare the students of today for the workforce of tomorrow.

DFSME is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization serving public K-12 schools in Delaware. Our focus is on science, math, engineering, and technology (STEM) education. Concerned with pre-service teacher education, teacher professional development, curriculum, and related programs, DFSME works to make excellent STEM education the standard for all Delaware public school students, regardless of gender, race, religious affiliation, ability level or economic status.

01/05/2026

On National Principal Day, we recognize the leaders who set the tone for what students experience—what they learn, how they’re supported, and whether they feel seen and valued.

The Delaware Department of Education’s strategic plan is grounded in a simple idea: Outcomes matter. And those outcomes take shape in buildings led by strong, student-centered principals.

Across our state, principals are building coherent systems of support for educators, using data as a flashlight to guide instruction, and creating school communities where every student has what they need to succeed.

To Delaware’s principals: Thank you for leading with clarity, courage, and a relentless focus on students.

Share a shoutout for your favorite principal in the comments below!

Lindsey Louisignau, 1st grade teacher at Baltz Elementary, is a science teacher who integrates science & literacy skills...
22/04/2026

Lindsey Louisignau, 1st grade teacher at Baltz Elementary, is a science teacher who integrates science & literacy skills in her lessons to set students up for future success in their science-academic journey & increase their literacy instruction through using word walls, sentence stems, and pictures.

Rep. Deshanna Neal awarded an official Delaware House of Representatives Tribute recognizing Ms. Lou, DFSME and the Shining Light Award!

Ms. Lou has been named 2026-2027 Baltz Teacher of the Year.
We are pleased to recognize Lindsey Louisignau as a Superlative Educator!

Nominate your favorite teacher! https://www.dfsme.org/shining-light-award/

April 28, 2026: Navigating Delaware Pathways, An Education and Workforce Development Summit! This Summit will take place...
13/04/2026

April 28, 2026: Navigating Delaware Pathways, An Education and Workforce Development Summit! This Summit will take place on Tues April 28, 2026 9AM-3:30PM at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. This full-day event brings together educators, employers, and workforce partners to strengthen Delaware’s talent pipeline through keynote presentations, breakout sessions, networking, and exhibitor engagement. For more info & the agenda, visit https://tinyurl.com/ynfj2bk3

10/04/2026

ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute has received a $500,000 federal grant secured by Delaware’s congressional delegation to expand its Learning Lab, a hands-on program that introduces high school and college students to gene editing. The Learning Lab is powered by CRISPR in a Box™, a teach...

27/03/2026

Congratulations to Selbyville Middle School STEM teacher Chelina Tingle for recently being recognized by the Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME) with the "Shining Light Award"! This award recognizes outstanding examples of the excellence of Delaware STEM educators. These individuals quietly go about enabling young learners to be informed citizens in an increasingly complex world. They prepare their students to be competitive in the ever-changing global workforce and to be the problem-solvers of the next generation. Chelina is among the fine individuals who kindle a spark in students and who serve as a model among peers.

During her nine year at SMS, Chelina has sought to continuously improve planning, lesson delivery and assessment for her students. She has grown to be reflective in her quest for advancement in her practice, including the areas of implementation and formative assessment. Through her work in the classroom, Chelina has earned multiple honors, including Selbyville Middle School Teacher of the Year, as well as multiple Project Lead the Way distinguished school recognitions.

From left: Cathy Bassett, Director of Communications, Mountaire Farms; Dr. Jon Manon, President & CEO, DFSME; Jason Macrides, Principal, Selbyville, Middle School (SMS); Chelina Tingle, Shining Light Award Winner, SMS; Miya Jackson, Assistant Principal, SMS; Dr. Susan Bunting, former Delaware Secretary of Education and former Superintendent of Indian River School District, DDOE/DFSME; Jeff Forjan, Assistant Principal, SMS; Cheryl Tirrell, Mrs. Tingle’s Mother; and Tynell Tingle, Mrs. Tingle’s Husband.

26/03/2026

Student-built vehicles. Structures holding hundreds of pounds. Entire theatrical productions created on shoestring budgets.

See it all at the 2026 Delaware Odyssey of the Mind State Tournament!

📅 Saturday, March 28

📍 Smyrna High & Middle Schools

🎟 Free & open to the public

Top teams will advance to World Finals at Iowa State University, joining thousands of participants from around the world.

Curious what all the buzz is about? Come see it in action and cheer on Delaware’s innovative student teams.

👉 Know a team competing this year? Tag them below and wish them luck!

🔗 www.deootm.org for more information

DFSME is proud to announce the winners of the second of a two-part series of “The Air We Share" environmental awareness ...
18/03/2026

DFSME is proud to announce the winners of the second of a two-part series of “The Air We Share" environmental awareness art contest. This month, we highlight winning artworks by students from the Wilmington Learning Collaborative.

Winners were presented with awards, $100 Visa gift cards, framed certificates and goody bags supplied by Bloom Energy and Croda. The contest challenged students grades 3-5 to design artwork that shows how we can make a positive impact on our community's air quality.

The Wilmington Learning Collaborative is a network of schools operating across the Christina, Brandywine, and Red Clay school districts, committed to improving educational outcomes and fostering a positive change across schools in Wilmington, Delaware.

Congratulations to our contest winners!

Grade 3

1st Place - Zyra Wilkerson, Pritchett Academy
2nd Place - Quinton Sayers, The Bayard School
3rd Place - Ciriya Williams, Pritchett Academy

Grade 4

1st Place - Evelynn McLean, Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
2nd Place - Lajiah Smith, Pritchett Academy
3rd Place - Saameira Pritchett, The Bayard School

Grade 5

1st Place - Heavenly Brown, Pritchett Academy
2nd Place - Riley Lincoln, Pritchett Academy
3rd Place - Adrian Moore, Pritchett Academy

Tuesday, March 17, 4-8 PM, Jacqueline Means "THE STEM QUEEN" will be at Raymour & Flanigan in support of DFSME at 5303 C...
12/03/2026

Tuesday, March 17, 4-8 PM, Jacqueline Means "THE STEM QUEEN" will be at Raymour & Flanigan in support of DFSME at 5303 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803!

During the event, Jackie will be sharing some fun science experiments, and looking forward to making it a meaningful and engaging experience for everyone who stops by! Check it out!

Jackie is a Delaware-based teen empowering young girls in Delaware to discover the wonders of science and math. Watch the inspiring video to learn more about The STEM Queen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2kZOqyWrj0&t=31s

12/03/2026

Nearly 100 middle school girls joined 90+ STEM mentors and volunteers at Engineering Your Tomorrow 2026, hosted at Conrad Schools of Science—an inspiring day focused on creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

🏢 🌧️ During the hands-on “Storm Smart Streets” challenge, students stepped into the role of engineers and urban planners, designing model cities to better manage rainwater and reduce pollution runoff. With guidance from volunteer scientists and engineers, teams explored how thoughtful design and innovation can shape healthier, more sustainable communities.

💻 👩‍🏫 Students also participated in coding and conductance activities led by Kai Coders and the University of Delaware Materials Science & Engineering Department, while parents and chaperones attended workshops on supporting girls in STEM.

👏🏻✨ A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this experience possible: Croda, Incyte, DuPont, Qnity, Adesis, Inc., Artesian Water, FMC Ag US, Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME), Agilent Technologies, Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids, Delaware Foundation for Science and Mathematics Education (DFSME), ThermoFisher Scientific, and Four youth.

Together, we’re helping the next generation of innovators see themselves in STEM.

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