Stephanie Finley

Challenging students to think critically and solve problems through real-world scenarios.

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

The 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo was an incredible night where 440 of Rutherford County’s best & brightest—future scientists, doctors, architects, & engineers—showcased original research. Thank you to @MTSU for their partnership & to all our other sponsors! @rucoschools

[Middle Tennessee State University @MTSU]

Hundreds of 5th-12th grade Rutherford County School students presented STEM Research, Engineering, Technology, and Agricultural STEM projects during Monday night's 8th Annual RCS STEM Expo, held in the MTSU Student Union Ballroom. #MTSU @rucoschools

[Physics In History @PhysInHistory]

The public has a distorted view of science, because children are taught in school that science is a collection of firmly established truths. In fact, science is not a collection of truths. It is a continuing exploration of mysteries.

- Freeman Dyson

[𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕜 𝕁 𝔾𝕠𝕟𝕪𝕖𝕒, EdD @DrMarkJGonyea]

Amazing STEAM night at TFAA! #theHeARTofExcellence was beating strong tonight! Our students are amazing. @mrsjgehrke @rucoschools @RCS_STEM @RCElemSci_SS @RCSArts

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Agreed! Congratulations @marianfleener 🥳🥳🥳

[Rachel Hibdon @MrsHibdon]

SO deserved! So blessed to call you friend, @marianfleener!

[SC Robotics @sc_robotics]

At MC BEST, we won:

1st in Robot Competition
Best Engineering Notebook
Best Spirit and Sportsmanship
Best Team Exhibit and Interview
Best Marketing Presentation
Best Team Costume
Best Team Website
Best Team Video
Most Photogenic Robot
Best Team Exhibit Design & Construction

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Looking forward to @TnSTA and the @tnsela_leads session!

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Go, Sienna! So thankful to have you as a science teacher in our district❤️ @rucoschools @tennalum

[UT Knoxville Alumni @tennalum]

"Little me didn’t expect to make it this far."

From a first grader in Murfreesboro to a UT graduate and teacher, Sienna Reid (’25) is living the dream she once thought was out of reach, paving the way for future first-generation students.
https://t.co/n2pARH5dhr

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

@SIM_STEM 😂

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Shout out to our 8th grade science teachers for an amazing 4day Summer Institute last week! Teachers experienced contact forces & sound waves as learners and debriefed as educators to improve science teaching and learning in their classrooms 🤩 Up next…6th grade! @rucoschools

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

What a phenomenal experience w 7th grade science teachers last week at our 4-day Summer Institute! Teachers immersed in content deepening about chemical reactions and matter/energy to improve science teaching and learning in their classrooms 🤩 Up next…8th grade! @rucoschools

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Thank you @Welch_STEM for the opportunity to be a judge at the @kilobots tournament! I had a blast! Very impressed with the organization and student performance—nice work! @rucoschools

[Kilobots @kilobots]

Behind the scenes at Kilobots!
The energy is electric as teams battle it out and experience it here!

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

https://t.co/nYARKjCbIr

[Kilobots @kilobots]

🤖⚙️ The countdown is ON! Kilobots—our 3D-printed combat robot league for 6th–12th grade—is back April 26! Don’t miss the epic battles, innovation & STEM action!

📍 Stewarts Creek MS
#Kilobots #BattleBots #STEM #Robotics

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Registration is now open!
Grade 6: Section #41942 [July 8-11]
Grade 7: Section #41940 [June 10-13]
Grade 8: Section #41941 [June 24-27]

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: https://t.co/q6xsmJIZpr @rucoschools

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Registration opens tomorrow!!!

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: https://t.co/q6xsmJIZpr @rucoschools

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Middle School Science Summer Institutes sneak peek! Check out the promo video📽️👇Registration opens this Friday, April 18...let's goooooo!!! For all details, visit: https://t.co/q6xsmJIZpr @rucoschools

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Congratulations!!!🎉🎈🥳

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

Congratulations ⁦@sc_robotics⁩ and ⁦@Welch_STEM⁩!!! 🥳 ⁦@rucoschools⁩ https://t.co/XnmueCoLYO

[Stephanie Finley @RCS_STEM]

What an amazing few days in Philly at the @NSTA National Conference learning alongside the BEST leaders in TN (@TNSELA_Leads), nerding out with one of my new heroes in science education (William ‘Bill’ Penuel), & having a proud moment with a rockstar colleague (@Welch_STEM)!