New Teacher Academy+ and teachHOUSTON recently hosted a dynamic three-day professional development conference designed to support new educators as they begin their teaching careers. The event brought together 70 attendees from across the Greater Houston area, all early-career secondary teachers in mathematics, science or computer science.
Throughout the conference, participants engaged in interactive sessions on key topics including classroom management, inquiry-based lesson planning, the effective use of educational technology, and the development of content-rich instructional strategies.
teachHOUSTON alumni returned for another exciting summer of learning and collaboration, while STEM-Lead Master Teacher Fellows delivered high-quality, impactful sessions tailored to the needs of beginning educators.
The event also featured hands-on workshops that applied the Engineering Design Process, giving teachers practical tools to integrate engineering principles and inquiry-based learning into their classrooms.
New Teacher Academy+ and teachHOUSTON’s shared commitment to community, mentorship and lifelong learning continues to strengthen Houston’s STEM education ecosystem. Their work directly supports regional and national efforts to retain and develop high-quality STEM teachers who can meet the growing demands of today’s classrooms.
New Teacher Academy+ would not be possible without the support of its donors. teachHOUSTON wants to extend additional thanks to Chevron, General Motors, and CenterPoint for making this event possible and for impacting STEM teachers across the greater Houston area.
The next New Teacher Academy+ Conference is scheduled for summer 2026, continuing the tradition of empowering educators to lead with confidence and creativity in STEM education.