Tiny Sparks: My STEM Story

Hi, I’m Nurse Janelle—and this is my STEM story! Hi Tiny Scientists! My name is Janelle, and I’m a Registered Nurse who works in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). That means I take care of very sick babies—some who are born early and some who need extra help right after they are born. I help make sure they are safe, growing, and getting stronger every day! When I was younger, I always knew I wanted to help people. But what makes my story extra special is that I was onc

Hi, I’m Amanda—and this is my STEM story! Hi Tiny Scientists! My name is Amanda, and I’m a Quality Assurance Specialist . That means I help make sure medicine is safe and ready for people who need it to feel better. Have you ever taken medicine when you were sick? Before that medicine gets to you, people like me work behind the scenes to make sure it is made the right way. I help check that everything is safe, clean, and working just how it should—so your body can heal! When

Hi, I’m Dr. Bowman—and this is my STEM story! Hi Tiny Scientists! My name is Dr. LaTanya Bowman , and I’m a Chiropractic Physician . That means I use my hands to help your body move the way it’s supposed to so you can feel your best! Have you ever had a sore back or felt stiff after playing too hard? I help people feel better by gently helping the bones in their back move properly. When your spine is happy, your whole body can work better! When I was younger, I was curious ab

Hi, I’m Robby—and this is my STEM story! Hi Tiny Scientists! My name is Robby , and I’m an AI & Analytics Engineer . That means I work with computers and data to help solve problems and answer big questions. Have you ever gone to the store and convinced your parents to buy your favorite snack? I help companies figure out how many other kids did the same thing—and why! Then I teach computers how to keep track of that information automatically so people can understand what’s po

Hi, I’m Tonya—and this is my STEM story! Hello Tiny Scientists! My name is Tonya Freeze, and I’m an Athletic Trainer. That means I am part of a healthcare team that helps athletes stay safe, strong, and healthy. I work to prevent injuries before they even happen, and if someone does get hurt, I help them heal so they can get back to doing what they love—whether that’s playing soccer, dancing, or running down the field. I’ve always been curious about how our bodies work. I fir

Hi, I’m Jonathon—and this is my STEM story! Hello Tiny Scientists! My name is Jonathon Wilson, and I’m a software engineer. That means I use coding and software design to create and improve the digital experiences people use every day—like apps, social media platforms, digital storefronts, and more. If people interact with it on a screen, there’s a good chance someone like me helped build it! My love for technology started early. As a kid, I loved video games and wanted to kn

Hi, I’m Dr. Tanielle—and this is my STEM story! Hello Tiny Scientists! My name is Dr. Tanielle Brew Smith and I’m a primary care doctor in Florida. As a primary care doctor, I take care of people of all ages —from tiny babies to grown-ups who are over 100 years old (my oldest patient is 101!). I knew I wanted to be a doctor after watching my grandmother, who was a nurse. Seeing her care for others and help people in our community inspired me to do the same. From that moment o