Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

The Office of STEM is part of DESE's Center for Instructional Support and consists of four disciplines: Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering, Digital Literacy and Computer Science, and Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. A comprehensive STEM education is relevant, rigorous, and coherent, fostering a positive STEM identity and a deep understanding of the content and practices in and across the STEM disciplines.

Vision Statement:

All Massachusetts students will have an equitable, comprehensive STEM education that fosters a positive STEM identity and enables them to apply their learning to thrive in their everyday lives and participate in informed civic engagement.

Office of STEM Goals:

• Decrease disproportionality in access to a comprehensive STEM education and related outcomes;
• Elevate diverse students' identities, assets, and cultures in policies, resources, and materials; and
• Increase authentic connections of STEM learning to everyday experiences, local environments, and the sociopolitical context

The Office of STEM works to achieve its Vision and Goals through activities including:

• Articulating high quality learning standards for mathematics, science and technology/engineering (STE), comprehensive health and physical education (CHPE), and digital literacy and computer science (DLCS);
• Identifying, developing, and disseminating a rich set of implementation resources;
• Facilitating networking opportunities for educators to ensure that best practices are shared across districts; and
• Actively communicating with stakeholders about new developments in the STEM fields.

Contact the STEM Team

• Anne DeMallie, Director, STEM
• Meto Raha, STEM English Language Learner Content Support Specialist

Science & Technology Engineering (STE)

• Nicole Scola, Assistant Director of Science & Technology Engineering
• Casandra Gonzalez, STE Content Support Specialist
• Corrine Steever, Innovative Assessment Project Manager
• Sonia Neuburger, Science Task Development Specialist

Mathematics

• Ian Stith, Assistant Director of Mathematics
• Fabrice Kandjanga, Mathematics Content Support Specialist
• Jennifer Sauriol, Mathematics Content Support Specialist

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS)

• Paula Moore, DLCS Content Support Lead
• Alva Laster, DLCS Content Support Specialist

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CHPE)

• Beth Williams-Breault, CHPE Content Support Lead

Last Updated: May 2, 2025