Barry STEAM Academy Principal Nicole Hahn and Assistant Principal Kelly Bradley were selected to present at the National Science Teaching Association Conference in Anaheim, California, according to an April 24 announcement from Clovis Municipal Schools. Their proposal was chosen through a competitive national selection process.
The selection gives Barry STEAM Academy an opportunity to share its instructional approach with educators nationwide. The presentation focuses on integrating morphology, reading science, and hands-on STEM learning into the school’s daily schedule. “By weaving complex concepts like ‘The Changing Earth’ into reading blocks, expository writing, and math measuring stations, they proved their core belief: EVERYTHING, Can Be Taught Through Science,” the release said.
Since opening, Barry STEAM Academy has worked on building a strong instructional model while addressing challenges such as ongoing construction and varying staff experience levels. Campus leadership has collaborated with staff to strengthen teaching practices and create a unified school culture centered on student success.
Hahn and Bradley will highlight how literacy and STEM instruction are connected throughout the school day in their presentation. The campus uses a cross-curricular approach that links science concepts with reading, writing, and mathematics for deeper student engagement. These efforts have led to improvements in student reading and math performance, better attendance rates, and fewer behavioral incidents over three years.
In addition to this national recognition, Hahn and Bradley will also present at the Southern Regional Education Board Conference in Nashville this July.
Clayton Municipal Schools engages students in events such as track meets and extracurricular activities according to the official website. The district promotes community involvement through planning meetings according to its website, includes institutions like Clayton Junior High for student development according to its website, focuses on high-quality education guided by excellence according to its website, serves Clayton as its primary area of operation according to its website, and collaborates with the New Mexico Public Education Department for incident reporting according to its website.
