I asked students what type of teacher they need me to be, and some 6th grade VIDA (6-8 Magnet) dropped this knowledge

Laser Lab! Digital design + technical skills combined w Entrepreneurial skills + mindsets. VIDA (6-8 Magnet) create a product of value for philanthropic purposes. Solutions for Change presenting why the work matters to students.

Harmony & Enjoyment Value Creation in STEM?!?! VIDA (6-8 Magnet) design and create #PLTW pull toys for a child.

Love love love!! Custom stickers from the student business Beyond Water Stickers with Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. VIDA (6-8 Magnet) #VIDAventures

Entrepreneurship Selling Day from the Incubator. Students and their independent businesses get on site support for time, resources, support + to grow and develop their ideas! Thank you Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. #WeAreVIDA

After gaining empathy via market research, several digital designs, as well as physical prototypes… VIDA (6-8 Magnet) student business Bonita Vista picture frame is ready for the EXPO!

There was singing, dancing, laughing, and emotion today with the 7th Grade as we started sowing the seeds of their leadership and human connection as next year's leaders with Joe Beckman our motivational speaker! #WeAreVIDA

“There’s not enough years at VIDA” 7th grade VIDA (6-8 Magnet) student when discussing design lab opportunities

✔️learn a proper hand shake ✔️collaborate w peers ✔️practice design thinking ✔️present in front of peers ✔️design a creative greeting ✔️ HAVE FUN!!! 6th grade VIDA (6-8 Magnet) it’s going to be a great year!

After presentations 6th grade VIDA (6-8 Magnet) share “likes” only! Students beam w pride after positive feedback from their peers 😊

Connections matter. VIDA (6-8 Magnet) taking time to connect via debates!

Laser Lab rotations happening! Students spend time with Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. learning about value creation & Entrepreneurship; and also work with Mr Ruiz on CAD (computer aided design) and using our industrial laser cutter to actually create something to demonstrate that value! #WeAreVIDA

I’m so honored to have received the Star Award at the Laser Awards today put on by Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. and Mr. Ruiz!! What an amazing opportunity for kids to recognize students and staff using design thinking, public speaking, and technical skill. VIDA (6-8 Magnet)

Local entrepreneur, Willie Wilson, challenging VIDA (6-8 Magnet) #entrepreneurs to find their #gifts #passion and #purpose in life!

In the Incubator with Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. students have access to iPad Pro's and the exceptional capabilities that tool provides, thank you to funding by OtterCares --> and look what we found this student drawing, by hand!!! #WeAreVIDA

Co-principals testing their verticals with the VIDA (6-8 Magnet) is one of the many reasons VIDA is an awesome place!

Live Selling Event on Valentines Day for their student businesses was an absolute hit!!! Well done Entrepreneurs!!! Thank you Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. for the support! #WeAreVIDA

It was inspiring to see so much joy at VIDA (6-8 Magnet)! Students were immersed in chalk art, launching their own businesses, designing unique fashion prints, and learning about entrepreneurial thinking. Engagement and creativity drive ownership, agency, and community.

6th grade students are utilizing their STEM skills to create pull toys in Mr. Ludwig’s class! Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. #WeAreVIDA

I love these awards from VIDA (6-8 Magnet) students. They are beautifully designed and so thoughtful. Thanks Christian Ludwig, M.Ed. and Mr. Ruiz for designing such a meaningful project that gives back to our VIDA 🦈❤️