Berwick fifth-grader chosen for Dallas STEM event

Next week, Stanley Aucoin IV from Berwick Elementary will join outstanding elementary school students from across the state to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, the National Youth Leadership Forum Pathways to STEM, taking place in Dallas, Texas.
NYLF Pathways to STEM is one of the Envision by WorldStrides family of programs (www.envisionexperience.com) that enable students to explore their interests and experience learning beyond the classroom.
Stanley was nominated to attend the forum by Mary Wanous, his fifth-grade math and science teacher. This past year, he was Berwick Elementary’s Student of the Year, DARE essay winner, and highest word millionaire.
In addition to serving as the BETA vice president, he participated in the Reading Buddy Program, Talented Art and Gifted Enrichment. In his free time, he enjoys baseball and activities in nature including hunting, fishing, and ATV riding.
With dreams of being a surgeon, Stanley is looking forward to gaining the hands-on medical experience that the forum provides. He is very appreciative for his family, friends, and local business sponsors who have helped make this opportunity possible.
“As an alumna of Envision myself, I am excited for Stanley to meet, work, and collaborate with fellow high-aspiring students from other cities and schools,” said Amanda Freitag Thomas, SVP for Envision. “Hands down, my favorite part of attending an Envision program was being with motivated students in an environment designed to help us challenge our assumptions, meet new people, and grow.
"Creating that same learning environment is a central focus for all of our programs. At NYLF Pathways to STEM, students build the confidence and skills needed to excel in the classroom while gaining exposure to STEM fields and concepts. They learn how to adapt to and communicate in new situations, to new challenges, and with new people, which, given how rapidly the world is changing due to technology and innovation, are essential skills for success.”
For over 35 years, Envision by WorldStrides has empowered extraordinary students to become their best selves through programs that enable them to discover their passion, explore a career, and positively impact their world. In 2018, Envision became part of the WorldStrides family. The largest provider of educational travel and experiences in the United States, WorldStrides works with over 50,000 educators each year to help more than 550,000 students see the world —and themselves — in new ways.