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STEAM at FPD

Igniting Curiosity, Creativity, and Innovation

At our school, STEAM is more than a program. It is a journey of creativity, curiosity, and innovation that spans across all grades. By uniting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through project-based learning, we challenge students to think critically, solve real-world problems, and turn bold ideas into reality. Through hands-on experiments and imaginative design challenges, our STEAM program empowers every learner to explore, create, and lead in a rapidly changing world.

Meet our Faculty

Mrs. Anna Leigh Hutchison leads our Lower School Innovation Station, bringing a passion for students and a gift for unlocking their creativity. “The good thing about STEAM is that it’s so forward-thinking—it encompasses just about everything while teaching students valuable skills,” she shares. While her lessons often focus on engineering-based concepts, her students are also gaining life skills they’ll carry forever. “Especially for younger children, we’re building fine motor skills while instilling values like patience and self-control. They learn how to respond when things don’t go as planned, how to revisit and improve their work, and how to turn failure into a step toward success.” Collaboration and communication are also central to her approach. “A lot of 21st-century skills are being instilled in the students,” she adds.

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Lower School

FPD’s newest lab welcomes Pre-K through 5th grade students into a world of discovery, where cross-curricular lessons spark connections between subjects in exciting and meaningful ways. With a hands-on approach, students tackle challenges that mirror real-life situations, turning learning into an engaging adventure with lasting impact. Students in Lower School also visit our Science Lab and Tab Lab.

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Middle School

Students roll up their sleeves in the Innovation Lab, exploring exciting courses such as Entrepreneurship, Design and Modeling, Medical Detectives, Green Architecture, and Flight and Space—transforming curiosity into creativity and ideas into action.

High School

Students experience STEAM not only in the classroom but also beyond it through a variety of clubs and organizations. This year, FPD is launching an Engineering Club, where members will build an electric car and compete in events. We also offer Robotics, Math Club, and other groups that allow students to dive deeper into their specific interests.

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STEAM Faculty

Jessica Hinson: Lower School Science Lab
Audra Hubbard: Upper School STEAM
Anna Leigh Hutchison: Lower School STEAM
Anna Gail Justice: Lower School Science Lab
Mindy Krejic: Lower School Tab Lab

Students in 5th grade made kazoos during a science lab on sound.

Middle School students can take classes like Medical Detectives.

Prek-5th students visit the Lower School Steam Lab called Innovation Station.

Kindergarten students learned about recycling in the Innovation Station.

FPD's science lab is for students in Kindergarten-5th grade.

Third graders learned about soil erosion in Innovation Station.

Middle School students learn about the parts of the brain.

The Innovation Lab is used by Upper School students for a variety of courses.

PreK-5th grade students learn about computers and how to use technology in the Tab Lab.

Student Spotlight

"Throughout the formative high school years of my life at FPD, STEM programs like Robotics have developed me as a person and shaped who I want to be. As a veteran member, the Robotics Team has inspired me to pursue STEM in my academic journey, assisted me in growing as a person, and has guided me to spread the love of STEM to my community for God's Glory."

Ronald Dong, '26

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FPD exists to educate and equip students to change the world for God's glory. FPD provides a relationship-focused, academically-strong, Christ-centered experience for grades 3K - 12th. The strength of our school stems from the relationships between students and the Christ-centered faculty and staff who mentor them daily.

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