Teachers In Space with Elizabeth Kennick

Description

Meet Elizabeth Kennick, President of Teachers In Space, a transformative initiative integrating real space science into classrooms across the United States and beyond.

Elizabeth’s journey from diverse careers in fashion and finance to pioneering space education exemplifies her dedication to making space accessible to educators and students alike.

Growing up near NASA centers, Elizabeth was inspired by the Apollo missions and envisioned herself among the stars. Her early career path took unexpected turns through fashion retail and Wall Street, where she honed her project management skills before a serendipitous encounter led her back to her first passion—space.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

How Elizabeth’s childhood dreams evolved into leading Teachers In Space.
The challenges and breakthroughs of integrating real space missions into classroom curriculums.
The strategic approach to expanding Teachers In Space’s impact, offering unique educational payloads and flight experiment opportunities.
Space education's profound influence on developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Future projects and aspirations to further democratize space education globally.