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OUR STORY
ETHOS Innovation Center is located in Elkhart, Indiana. We are proud to serve as the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) expert and leader in providing innovative hands-on STEM programming to kids, families, schools, and after-school community partners.
In 2018, ETHOS embarked on a $7 million capital campaign to renovate the vacant Bayer Pharmaceutical building on 1025 N. Michigan Street. Today, this state-of-the-art facility serves as the go-to place for all things "STEM".
Vision
To expose kids to STEM through innovative hands-on labs that connect to everyday life through problem solving, inquiry, and critical thinking.
Mission
To serve communities as STEM experts and leaders in innovation and education.
Our Core Values
Entrepreneurship
We foster a culture of STEM
innovation and healthy risk-taking to allow for success.
Community
We are focused on being a asset in promoting STEM learning and careers in our community.
Innovation
We believe in staying
curious, adventurous, and creative in all pursuits.
Relationships
We cultivate relationships as we believe they help to learn, play and connect STEM to the world.
ETHOS is a Place to:
We offer in-school, after-school, and at-home programs that bring STEM concepts to life in meaningful ways.
We keep fun, friendship, joy, and hands-on play at the heart of our programs and services. We believe that play sparks inquiry.
We build and foster relationships with those we serve. We believe that meaningful relationships ground our community.
Our goals at ETHOS are simple!
Inside every kid is greatness and it's our job to tap into that greatness.
Build
Build a strong foundation in STEM literacy ensuring every student has the opportunity to master basic
STEM concepts.
Prepare
Prepare the STEM workforce for the future for both college -educated and skilled trades career- bound talent.
Increase
Increase diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM providing lifelong access for high quality education and employment opportunities.
Our Board of Directors
Hugh Johnson - President
Principal
J2 Marketing
Matt Yeakey - VP
Partner
Sanders Pianowski, LLP
Julie Phillips - Treasurer
Elected School Board Member
Baugo Community Schools
Stephanie Leniski - Secretary
Senior Vice President, Retail Banking
Lake City Bank
Barb Cripe
Director of Curriculum, K-6
Elkhart Community Schools
Jude Dubash
Payroll Assistant
University of Notre Dame
Nancy Hannah
AP / IB Science Teacher
Northridge High School
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Claire Kellems
Chief Digital Officer
Inova Federal Credit Union
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Daniel Martin
Financial Analyst
THOR Corporation
Daniel Nommay
Retired School Administrator / Principal
Edwardsburg School Corporation
Jeff Nywening
Corporate Controller
Forest River Inc.
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George Phillip
Teacher / IT Director / LEGO Robotics Coach
The Stanley Clark School
Kavita Venkatesh
Assistant Professor and Director of Residency
National Lewis University