CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to developing individuals that will one day join the workforce in STEM fields able to strengthen our global economy in the communications, oil and gas, information technology, off-shore, engineering, and other math and science fields. CSTEM considers itself to be a stakeholder in ensuring that underserved children are provided opportunities to experience STEM in fun and exciting ways through hands-on, discovery, inquiry and project-based learning. The students that participate in CSTEM supported projects and programs are culturally diverse; have varying learning capacities and interest levels; have dreams, goals and aspirations in how they want to experience life; and want to find success with learning. CSTEM's operation is by far one of the most unique educational organizations in existence in that it customizes STEM services to fit the individual needs of schools and organizations with clearly identified goals and outcomes that develop young minds in areas of STEM.
CSTEM operates as a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible. Continued support ensures that underrepresented children have real life hands-on STEM experiences. Donate today via PayPal.
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| Our History | Our Mission | Executive Director Biography | Board of Directors | Our Pledge |
CSTEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc. was established in August 2002 as a 501 (c) (3) organization that offers educational support services in communication, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (CSTEM). Our mission is to close achievement gaps in areas of CSTEM in grades P-16. C-STEM accomplishes its mission by developing, implementing, facilitating and/or sustaining hands-on, project-based learning experiences that further develop student’s interest and ability to perform and compete at the highest levels. The vision is to eliminate barriers schools face with STEM teaching and learning, such as development of project-based learning curriculum, training, exposure to STEM opportunities, and building community partnerships that work. Since the inception of C-STEM in 2002, we have been addressing math and science performance areas in many ways. C-STEM’s greatest achievement is our proven track record with engaging minority, socio-economically disadvantaged, at-risk, and/or gifted and talented students in handson, project-based learning experiences.
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Our mission is to close achievement gaps in areas of CSTEM (Communication, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in grades P-16. C-STEM accomplishes its mission by developing, implementing, facilitating and/or sustaining hands-on, project-based learning experiences that further develop student’s interest and ability to perform and compete at the highest levels.
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Dr. Reagan D. Flowers
 Dr. Reagan D. Flowers is a visionary, a scientist, an educator, and most importantly a humanitarian that serves her community well. The success of young people has been the driving force behind her innovative ideas as a teacher, guidance counselor, Dean of students, school improvement facilitator, and now the Executive Director and founder of C-STEM.
Dr. Flowers values education and has always modeled being a life long learner. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Texas Southern University, Masters of Arts in Counseling from Prairie View A & M University, and Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies from The Union Institute & University.
Dr. Flowers is the driving force behind many school programs that consistently engage students in the concept of communication, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a Biology teacher at Jack Yates High School, she obtained her first opportunity to test the skills of young people in the field of science. At Yates, Dr. Flowers encouraged and nurtured her students to participate in national, state, and local competitions. Under her leadership, the students not only participated, but succeeded numerous STEM competitions that allowed them to design and build robots. Under her direction, C-STEM currently supports more than 70 schools within five independent school districts. |
Earl Cummings, Chairman
Mr. Cummings currently serves as the President of Best Staff Technical Services’ Government Services Division. His previous positions
include CIO of Best Staff Technical Services, Consultant at Unocal Corporation, Network Manager at Texas Children’s Hospital, and CEO of
Technical Industry Consultants. In February 2001, he was selected as one of the Fifty Most Influential Minorities in Business by the Minority
Business and Professional Network. Mr. Cummings graduated from the University of Houston’s School of Business with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management Information Systems.
Reagan D. Flowers, Ph.D., CEO
Dr. Flowers is the founder and current President of CSTEM Teacher & Student Support Services, Inc. She has served in the field of education
for over eleven years as a teacher, guidance counselor, dean of students, and school improvement facilitator at the elementary, middle and
high school education levels. Dr. Flowers received her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from Texas Southern University, her Masters in Counseling from Prairie View A & M of Texas, and PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies from the Union Institute and University.
Christopher Pankey, Director
Mr. Pankey currently serves as a Network Engineering Consultant for AT & T where his duties include assessing, designing, and implementing network integration solutions for Houston Major Account customers. He has an abundant knowledge and extensive experience in network design and analysis, IP Telephony, forecasting, and project management. His projects include the Exxon Coker, Aberdeen Chemical Decontamination Facility, Monsanto Luling Expansion, Chevron Natural Alpha Olefins, and the Philips 66 Alliance: Sweeny & Borger Plants. He attained a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Civil Engineering from Prairie View A & M University of Texas.
Shedric McGill, Treasurer
Mr. McGill currently serves as the CEO Shedric McGill, CPA. He is a Certified Public Accountant with extensive training and experience in
Government and Corporate Accounting-Taxation. Mr. McGill obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from Texas
Southern University.
John Gray, J.D., Director
Mr. Gray is currently an attorney with Gardere Wynne Sewell law firm. Prior to obtaining his law degree, Mr. Gray was an accomplished and
licensed professional engineer gaining wide-ranging experience as an environmental consultant. He was the former president of Alief
Aquatic Club’s board. Over the years, he has held various leadership positions in churches and organizations in which children have been
involved. Mr. Gray is a graduate of West Virginia University. He acquired his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Notre
Dame and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Henry Jackson, Director
Mr. Jackson is the Vice President of Investment Banking for JP Morgan Chase bank. He attained his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration-Computer Information Systems from the University of Houston-Downtown and his Masters in Business Administration, with a concentration in Finance from Our Lady of the Lake University. Mr. Jackson also received a PMP Certificate awarded by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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CSTEM
We are an educational organization for students
Seeking to expand their horizons and minds,
Through Communication, Science, and Technology
Where Engineering and Mathematics are just fine.
Our integrated learning programs
Challenge their minds and imaginations
To create, formulate, and innovate
Through teamwork and cooperation.
Communication is the skill to exchange ideas
Science is our quest to explore,
Technology and Engineering build a better tomorrow
Mathematics always opens another door.
We inspire our students to be leaders
Encourage them to learn all they can,
Show them a whole new world
And proudly hear them say,
"I Can!"
© William D. McElrath
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