Mandi Sonnenberg, EdD
Director of STEAM Projects and Education
Appointed in 2020
“My role at St. Teresa’s Academy supports my passion and drive to create and sustain programming for women of all ages to be involved in STEM/STEAM programming–from students, to alumni and community members. We need more young women to be academically and creatively equipped with the skills and tools needed to be successful in STEM/STEAM careers. Being at STA helps me focus on supporting our students in their development and interest in these experiences and careers.”
Education
Doctor of Education
Educational Leadership
Saint Louis University
Master of Arts in Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science
Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Awards
Excellence in Education Award – 2021
Global Forum of Education and Learning (GFEL)
Educator of the Year – 2021
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Excellence in Community-Based Teaching & Scholarship – 2015
Missouri Campus Compact
New Member Award – 2004
Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce
Service in Education Award – 2004
Rockwood School District
Publications
Sonnenberg, M., & Ried, D. (2017). Unleashing Creative Genius: STEAM Studio’s Impact on Learning (1st ed., Vol. 1, Ser. 1). Kansas City, Mo.: STEAM Studio
Sonnenberg, M., Brauner, M., & Molina, A. (2019). STEAM Studio Curriculum: Design Thinking, Real World Learning and Career Skills Application (K-8)
Sonnenberg, M. (2019). Transforming Teaching into Creative Coaching in the Classroom. The Unconference by KC EDCollective. Kansas City.
Sonnenberg, M. & Ried, D. (2018). Preparing Educators and K- 12 Students to Practice Innovative Teaching and Learning at the STEAM Studio. KU Strategies for Education Conference, Lawrence, Ks.
Sonnenberg, M., Ried, D., Braunner, M., & Mallott, E. (2017, June 26). STEAM programs in and out of the classroom. Research presented at ISTE International Conference in Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio.
Sonnenberg, M. (2016). Student Leaders Learning STEAM and Teaching Others. Research presented at the ISTE National Conference, Denver.
Sonnenberg, M. (2015). iPad Immersion: A middle school study. Research Paper presented at ISTE National Conference, San Antonio.
Sonnenberg, M. (2015). iPad Initiative: First Year Integration Successes from Teachers. Research poster presented at the ISTE National Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
Co-Founder of the STEAM Studio, nonprofit