Nationwide — Team Genius Squad is a toy brand created by 11-year-old entrepreneur and author Ava. N. Simmons specializes in making American-made toys with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The company is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a series of alternative energy experiment kits in Whole Foods He Market stores that provide engaging STEM learning opportunities for young people.As a brand with a mission focused on community and education, Team Genius Squad will use its profits to support STEM activities for children in the community and the academic learning of its creator, 11-year-old Eva N. Simmons. The funds are being used to provide funding. Dyslexia 2021. Through this collaboration, the brand hopes to impact more families across the country and encourage children to explore the joys of STEM while highlighting its positive impact on math, literacy, and critical thinking. I am.
Ava N. Simmons, also known worldwide as “Ava the STEM Princess®” and “Ava the STEM Ambassador™,” embraces differences in learning and considers them to be unique superpowers that make her a certified genius. I am. She's an author of three books, a developer of 20 STEM toys, and a STEM ambassador for the community, she's definitely a young entrepreneurial genius in her own right.
“Being able to walk into my favorite retail store and see the STEM toys I created on the shelves is a dream come true. , we're excited to make our STEM toys available to more families across the country,” said Ava N. Simmons, founder of Team Genius Squad. “I used STEM to build confidence and overcome learning challenges. I want to share my story and inspire other kids to believe in themselves and focus on the strengths that make them unique. I want to encourage you to never forget that your challenges determine your success and your future.”
“Whole Foods Market is excited to partner with Ava and Team Genius Squad to bring this innovative STEM toy line to our stores,” said Casey Gaston, Executive Leader of Local and Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market. said. “We share Ava's commitment to providing rich products that inspire learning, curiosity, and exploration.”
Team Genius Squad's STEM toys demonstrate the simplicity and profound impact of STEM, making them perfect for all learning styles. The Alternative Energy series quickly shows how easy it is to create electricity from sustainable sources such as fruit, wind, and the sun.
“I'm so grateful to see my granddaughter impact the world for good and potentially change the course of children from all walks of life,” said her 75-year-old grandmother, Mary Lee Foy. he said. Her grandmother encouraged Eva to begin her STEM entrepreneurial journey when she was 7 years old and still travels with her to community events as her senior advisor. Her parents Terrence and Tita Simmons said, “We are so proud of Eva for using her own learning journey to encourage others.” he said.
Throughout the year, Eva travels with her “squad” presenting and experimenting at schools and community events across the country. To effectively deliver this purposeful play curriculum, Team Genius Squad collaborated with PBS Kids Channel Rootle NC, The Boys and Girls Club of Durham and Orange Counties, The Museum of Life and Science (Durham, NC), We partner with community organizations such as the Marbles Museum (Durham, North Carolina). Raleigh, North Carolina.
To see what Team Genius Squad is doing in the community and to learn more about Team Genius Squad and its mission, please visit our website at TeamGeniusSquad.com.
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