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Plasma Games & AMSTI Team Up in Alabama

Kim Apelgren
Kim Apelgren
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The Plasma Games Customer Success team is journeying to Alabama from February 3 to 7, 2025, for a series of engaging training sessions in partnership with the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). Registration is now open through PowerSchool.

About AMSTI

AMSTI, a program by the Alabama Department of Education, is dedicated to enhancing math and science education across the state. Its mission is to empower Alabama educators and students by providing hands-on STEM learning experiences. Through collaboration with local schools, AMSTI sites across Alabama offer professional development, resources, and tailored support to meet regional educational needs.

What to Expect from the Training

Our sessions are designed to help you create captivating science lessons using Plasma Games' innovative resources. You'll learn how to integrate interactive assignments and science-based games to make learning more exciting and effective for your students.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our team, explore creative teaching strategies, and exchange ideas with fellow educators from across the state.

Dates and Locations:

Date Section # Location
February 3, 2025 521346 UNA AMSTI Site
Room #107, UNA East Campus, 1640 Tune Ave, Florence, AL 35634
February 4, 2025 521344 JSU
Room #1231, JSU McClellan Campus, 100 Gamecock Drive, Anniston, AL 36205
February 5, 2025 521348 AMSTI Central - Calera
Classroom (only one in the building), AMSTI Central - Calera, 240 George Roy Parkway, Suite 200, Calera, AL 35040
February 6, 2024 521350 Troy - AMSTI Site
Room #106, Troy - AMSTI Site, 1101 S. Brundidge Street, Troy, AL 36081
February 7, 2025 521352
USA
Room #3224, USA College of Education and Professional Studies, 75 S. University Blvd., Mobile, AL 36608

How to Register

Register for the training sessions by logging in to your PowerSchool account.

Cost and Availability

Thanks to grant funding, Plasma Games is available at no cost to any public school district in Alabama. Reach out to support@plasma.games to learn more about Plasma Games or schedule a training session to transform science education in your classroom.
Kim Apelgren

Kim Apelgren

Kim Apelgren is originally from upstate New York and is a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and St. Edward’s University in Texas. Driven by her love of connecting with others, she has built a diverse career in marketing, counseling, and education. Most recently, Kim served as a K-8 STEM and Engineering Teacher and School Counselor in Hillsborough, NC. Passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering connections in the education community, she joined Plasma Games in the summer of 2023 as a District Relations Specialist and now serves as the Customer Success Manager. In this role, Kim collaborates closely with teachers to integrate game-based learning into classrooms, sparking students’ curiosity in STEM and ensuring educators have the support they need to succeed.

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