Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, & Medicine

EARLY ENGINEERS

Explore • Build • Splash • Grow

What is Early Engineers?

Early Engineers is a licensed Texas home‑learning center that transforms ordinary mornings into three unforgettable hours of curiosity‑powered fun for children ages 2 – 4. We blend hands‑on STEM discovery with big‑movement outdoor adventures—always in a setting sized for just 12 explorers per session, so every child is known, safe, and inspired.

How It Works

Sessions: Monday – Friday • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Pricing: $50 per child, per session (pay‑as‑you‑book)

Supplies: Annual $100 family supply fee covers all craft materials, garden seeds, splash‑pad fun, and STEM goodies for the year.

Booking: Reserve any open seat through our online calendar—first come, first served. Cancel up to 72 hrs ahead for a full credit.

Licensing: Operates under Texas HHSC Licensed Child‑Care Home regulations; lead educator is CPR/First‑Aid & STEM‑certified.

A Day at a Glance

Indoor Learning Lab & Outdoor Exploration Zone

9:00–9:15 — Welcome Circle & “Question of the Day”

9:15–9:45 — Creative Maker Studio / STEM Stations

9:45–10:15 — Garden Trek / Nature Hunt /Splash Play

10:15–10:30 — Snack & Story Spark

10:30–11:00 — Big‑Moves Circuit (climber, balance paths, slides)

11:00–11:45 — Discovery Centers (music wall, light table, puzzle nook)

11:45–12:00 — Reflection Round‑Up & Dismissal

*Outdoor water play is weather‑permitting; an alternate indoor movement game runs on rain days.

What to Bring

  • Water‑friendly play clothes (we might get wet or muddy!)

  • Labeled water bottle

  • Sunhat & sunscreen applied at home (we reapply with your permission)

  • Spare outfit in a zip bag

Why Families Love Us

  • STEM that feels like play: LEGO gears, color‑coding robots, squishy circuits—always scaled for tiny hands.

  • Nature all around: real gardens, real bugs, real puddles.

  • Small‑group magic: just twelve seats mean quicker friendships and richer conversations.

  • Flexible booking: pick the days that fit your life—no long‑term contract required.

Ready to watch your child explore, build, splash, and grow? Create your account, pay the one‑time supply fee, and grab your first session before they fill up!

Your Instructor

About Ms. Gilbert

Education

  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Curriculum & Instruction, STEM/Technology
    University of Houston–Clear Lake — in progress, expected 2026

  • Master of Science – Educational Management & Instructional Leadership (2024)
    University of Houston–Clear Lake

  • Master of Science – Plant Breeding (Biotechnology) (2017)
    Texas A&M University

  • Bachelor of Arts – Biology
    University of Houston–Clear Lake

  • Associate of Arts – Chemistry
    San Jacinto College

Certifications & Training

  • Texas Principal as Instructional Leader EC-12 (SBEC, active)

  • T‑TESS Certified

  • Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

  • TXVSN Certified Online Educator

  • Texas Teaching Certificates: ELAR 4‑8 • Life Science 7‑12 • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 6‑12 • Technology Education 6‑12

  • Vocational Education Certificate – Information Systems Technician, U.S. Navy

  • Advanced Professional Contract Writing & Grant Administration

  • AI & Machine Learning in Education

  • PLTW: Introduction to Engineering • Principles of Engineering • Engineering Design & Development

  • TMRA General & Gifted/Talented Certified

  • SKYWARN Weather Spotter

Honors & Awards

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

  • Gamma Sigma Delta – Agriculture & Life Sciences Honor Society

  • National Society of Leadership & Success Member

  • Immediate Academic Achievement Advancement (E1‑E4) – U.S. Navy

  • National Defense Service Medal – U.S. Navy

Professional Experience

  • Lead MSAP STEM & STEM+M Curriculum Designer, Houston ISD

  • Curriculum Writer, The Reimagined Classroom

  • Robotics/Engineering/AP Biology/Environmental Science Teacher,
    Texas City ISD, Galveston ISD & Clear Creek ISD

  • Adjunct Professor – Robotics & Engineering, College of the Mainland

  • Medical Education Program Coordination, UTMB

  • Cancer/Trauma Registry Coordinator, Memorial Hermann TMC

  • Information Systems Technician, U.S. Navy

Grounded in deep STEM & STEM+M expertise, leadership training, and military precision, I design learning environments where curiosity, technology, and hands‑on discovery ignite the next generation of engineers.