Greyhills Academy offers student opportunity through STEM programs

By Robert Bettis
Navajo Times

TUBA CITY – Greyhills Academy High School is becoming a leader in STEM education thanks to the dedication of school staff, teachers, and partnering institutions like Embry Riddle and NASA.

GAHS Principal Vaughn Salabye and STEM Coordinator Reny Mathew, the secondary teacher in science/STEM, share that what started as a small program with just five students has grown into an award-winning initiative, preparing students for successful careers and to become community leaders. Through partnerships and grants, Greyhills has created opportunities for students to learn with science fairs, summer programs, and scholarships.

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Speed and velocity experiments are available throughout the event, where students are encouraged to test theories and make discoveries. Introduced by college students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, these experiments help Greyhills Academy students think about a future career in engineering.

Salabye is Kiyaa’áanii and born for Táchii’nii. His cheii is ‘Áshįįhí and his nálí is Tódích’íi’nii. He has been with the school for over a decade and is passionate about fostering top-tier students. “At Greyhills we focus on studies while also teaching them about their Diné culture,” he said. “Our goal is to become a STEM-certified school and prepare the students to be community leaders.”

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