In this episode of Legend Makers, Scott Buell sits down with Elizabeth Allen, an inspiring STEM advocate and curriculum developer. Elizabeth’s journey in education started in South Korea, where she dove into teaching at a Jesuit immersion school alongside her family. This international experience taught her the power of flexible, creative learning environments. She shares how small class sizes, immersive teaching, and the freedom to go beyond rigid curriculums allowed her to accelerate student growth—like teaching kindergartners to read Harry Potter!

Elizabeth's approach emphasizes cross-disciplinary learning by integrating arts and reading into STEM to create STEAM or STREAM experiences. For her, making lessons engaging is key to unlocking students’ potential. She advises new teachers to have a clear sense of purpose and be willin ...