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Elena Stout, Education Specialist
Email: estout@s2temsc.org

Elena Stout joined the S2tem Centers SC in 2023 as an Education Specialist. Prior to joining the team, Elena served as the Curriculum Lead and Enrichment Teacher for a startup edtech company that provided online classes and support to homeschooled students in PreK-5th grade. She oversaw the development of standard aligned math and literacy resources in addition to designing and teaching virtual science and agriculture literacy classes. 

Also serving as a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for five years, she developed, delivered, and evaluated multiple school enrichment, afterschool, and summer camp programs focusing on science and agriculture literacy. 

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Illinois State University and a Master of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, she continues to pursue a second Master of Science degree in Youth Development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Working toward a Youth Development program has helped Elena better equip youth with skills and opportunities required for them to effectively transition into adulthood and their future careers. 
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As an education professional, Elena is driven to support other educators and educational institutions to provide high quality STEM experiences to all students.