Ambassador Guide

Support Kid Spark by helping us connect with new partners, funders, and champions of early STEM education.

About Kid Spark Education

Kid Spark Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to help all children learn and love STEM.

We believe every child—no matter their background—deserves access to hands-on, high-quality STEM education starting in the earliest grades. When kids experience STEM early, they begin to see themselves as thinkers, problem-solvers, and inventors. That kind of confidence can shape the path they take for the rest of their lives.

Why does early STEM education matter?

By third grade, one in three students has already decided that STEM isn’t for them. Early STEM learning builds confidence, strengthens curiosity, and supports academic growth across all subjects. Unfortunately, students in underserved communities often miss out on these opportunities. That’s where Kid Spark comes in—helping schools and learning providers offer meaningful STEM education at a critical stage in a child’s development.

The Kid Spark Approach

Kid Spark provides comprehensive, hands-on STEM education programs for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Programs can be delivered during the school day or in out-of-school settings such as after-school programs.

Each Kid Spark program includes everything schools and informal learning providers need to launch and sustain high-quality STEM learning, including a ready-to-use curriculum, reusable STEM materials, and professional learning for educators.

Programs introduce students to a broad range of STEM concepts. All curriculum is aligned to national education standards and designed to grow with students over time.

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Applied Mathematics

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Mechanical & Structural Engineering

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Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing

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Coding & Robotics

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Innovation & Invention

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Renewable Energy

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Curriculum

A progressive, engineering and computer-science based curriculum for students in grades Pre-K - 8th.

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Stem Labs

Reusable engineering and robotics materials that support collaboration, creativity, and invention.

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Professional Learning

Targeted training and ongoing support that helps educators teach STEM with confidence and lead engaging learning year after year.

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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

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International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE)

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Common Core Math Standards (CC)

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Computer Science Teachers Association Standards (CSTA)

Who is a Kid Spark Ambassador?

Kid Spark Ambassadors are people who support our mission and want to help us grow. This includes board members, educators, funders, community leaders, and partners who are willing to share our story and connect us with potential supporters or collaborators.

How Can Ambassadors Help?

The most impactful way to support Kid Spark is by introducing us to people in your network who care about education, equity, or STEM. This could be a corporate social responsibility leader, a foundation program officer, a school district administrator, or a philanthropist or donor who wants to make a meaningful impact. You don’t need to make a pitch or ask for support—just make the introduction. We’ll take it from there.

How to Make an Introduction

Here’s a simple email template you can use and personalize:

Recipient:

To: [Contact Name]

CC: ryann@kidsparkeducation.org, amala@kidsparkeducation.org

Subject: Introduction to Kid Spark Education

Attachments: Kid Spark Education Mission and Impact Brief

Body:

Hi [Name],

I wanted to introduce you to an organization I proudly support—Kid Spark Education. They’re doing incredible work to make STEM education more accessible to underserved students across the country, with a focus on the youngest learners, Pre-K through 8th grade.

I’ve attached their Mission and Impact Brief and copied members of their leadership team here. I think their mission may align well with your work at [Company/Foundation Name].

Would you be open to a brief intro call with them to explore potential partnership opportunities? Let us know if you have availability in the coming weeks to connect.

Best,

[Your Name]

 

What Resources Can I Share?

When making an introduction or spreading the word, feel free to include:

Kid Spark Education Mission and Impact Brief

Download

Kid Spark Education Website

Right-click the button below and select "Copy link" to share

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Have Questions About Being an Ambassador?

If you’re not sure who to connect us with, have questions about how to get involved, or just want to talk more about Kid Spark’s work, we’d love to hear from you.

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Ryan Neden
Executive Director
ryann@kidsparkeducation.org
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Amal Abuqawod
Director of Development
amala@kidsparkeducation.org