NexGnzSTEM is an innovative educational initiative built on a foundation of critical values.

We aim to revolutionize how STEM is taught and embraced by the next generation.

One of our fundamental values is inclusivity.

Every Child Deserves the Right Path — Not Just the Right School

We all want the best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. But not every family can afford private school or get into elite charter programs. My husband and I were in that exact position when we first moved to Oklahoma.

On my mother-in-law’s advice, we moved to the suburbs, believing that better schools would mean better opportunities. But what we quickly learned is that even in "good" school districts, students aren’t always placed on the academic track that matches their potential—especially in STEM.

When Schools Miss the Mark

My daughter, a straight-A student, was placed in a lower-level math course in 7th grade—completely skipping over Pre-Algebra. Fortunately, she attended STEM camps (many offering stipends), caught up, and later earned a full four-year college scholarship.

By the time my son reached middle school, I knew better. After summer prep and testing, I advocated for his placement in Pre-Algebra. That early intervention kept him on track—and today, he’s a Structural Engineer.

This Is Not Just My Story

I meet far too many bright students in the wrong classes, simply because no one told them—or their parents—what to ask for or expect.

One student had already completed Biology in 9th grade but was placed in Physical Science in 10th. When I asked why she wasn’t in Chemistry, she replied, “No one told me I should be.” She later discovered a love for Physics.

Another dreamed of becoming a Marine Biologist. Her teacher couldn't even recommend which science course to take next. Today, she’s an Environmental Scientist—because someone stepped in to guide her.

Why I Started NexGnzSTEM

These stories—and my own—are why I created NexGnzSTEM. Academic planning shouldn’t be a guessing game. Parents shouldn’t have to navigate it alone.

NexGnzSTEM exists to give families the tools and knowledge to make informed choices—so students are not just doing well but truly prepared for what comes next in STEM.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Your child’s future can’t wait.
📞 Reach out today to get the support and guidance your family deserves.

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NexGnzSTEM will hosts engaging podcasts featuring Oklahoma professionals who share their experiences and expertise in various STEM disciplines.

These episodes offer a glimpse into the day-to-day realities of working in STEM and address the unique challenges faced by underrepresented populations. By highlighting these barriers and discussing potential solutions, NexGnzSTEM fosters an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and equal opportunity in STEM fields. Through these multifaceted efforts, NexGnzSTEM is shaping the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and leaders.

Have a question?

  • NexGNZSTEM can analyze your transcripts to help you identify the courses you need to take while in middle school and high school to prepare for a STEM career. We can also identify the curricula and course objectives that you should be exposed to better support your future academic and career success.

  • To prepare your child for a future STEM career, you should consider STEM courses as early as middle school. In some Oklahoma schools, Pre-Algebra – a STEM related course- is offered as early as the 7th grade.

  • NexGNZSTEM is working to increase the diversity of individuals in STEM careers by providing parents, students, and guardians increased knowledge of STEM related courses and the timeline for when students should be afforded opportunities to enroll in these courses.

  • NexgnzSTEM can help students who are on an Individualized Education Program, identify their interests and work towards a career pathway aligned with these interests.

  • By identifying your child’s interest, skills, and abilities, NexGNZSTEM can assist you with aligning their interests in potential STEM careers or immediate workforce opportunities.

  • A matriculation coach, or student success coach, helps students transition from matriculation (or starting their higher education) through their first year, focusing on their academic, personal, and future professional success by providing guidance, support, and advocacy.  NexGnzSTEM LLC is structured to assist students with not only transitioning from high school to college but also from high school to the workforce.