PITSCO, INC.
PITTSBURG, KS

We have cycled the engineering design process ourselves many times through the evolution and development of hands-on projects, constantly learning and improving along the way. That is why so many of our flagship products have endured the test of time. We have found what works; we know how to engage students in the relevant integration of STEM concepts while helping them master 21st-century employability skills. Pitsco STEM lab , you’ve got an adventure ahead of you. You’ll have an unbelievable array of resources at your fingertips. But you will need someone to show you the ropes. Pitsco has a staff of specialists ready to ease you into the role of facilitator so that your students get the most out of their explorations, and they will visit your program periodically and suggest improvements if necessary. “. . . She walked in, and he was at the workstation dissecting owl pellets. The lady looks at me and says, ‘That’s my kid who’s been kicked out of three schools. What’s he doing?’ Well, he’s dissecting owl pellets, he’s learning. She was like, ‘How did you get him to do it?’ We didn’t get him to do that. It’s a self-engaging program, and the teacher is just facilitating. It’s pretty cool to see that.” – Cathy Johnson, STREAM Missions facilitator, Elmore City-Pernell Elementary School, Elmore City, Oklahoma “The summer [professional development] session was critical because it took all of our teachers through every activity that they would face, every Expedition the kids would be doing. It was vitally important.” “If I could have a STEM lab for every classroom in our school, this probably would be the best school in the United States because I see how our students are engaged in our Pitsco lab.” “Science should be for real. We should not be reading about it. We should be doing it. Expeditions have very much that same philosophy. It is the doing of it which grounds the theoretical information that you’re teaching.” The Pitsco Way Leadership Team Pitsco has long held the belief that learning and leading occur best in teams. A team approach is not only integral to many of the educational products and experiences we deliver, but it is also essential to how we run our company. The Pitsco Way Leadership Team is composed of the managers and directors who oversee the company’s day-to-day operations. They uphold the ethos of The Pitsco Way and ensure the company’s key initiatives and goals are implemented and achieved. – Harvey Dean, Pitsco Education CEO, Former Teacher Pitsco Education is the leading provider of K-12 STEM solutions. Our various products, activities, curriculum, and solutions promote engaging learning experiences and continued classroom success. Whether you are teaching STEM or coding concepts in the classroom or engineering a robot to beat the competition, TETRIX provides a durable and versatile building platform that is ideal for boosting creativity and integrating real-world engineering design concepts. Since 1969, Hearlihy has provided a broad selection of drafting tools and technology supplies to educators. Technological Fluency Institute (TFI) provides online solutions to the challenges associated with the convergence of technology and education. We specialize in designing, developing, and delivering online assessments and certification programs for schools, colleges, associations, and agencies. Our partners are a diverse group of businesses, educational institutions, foundations, and nonprofit organizations that enable us to carry out our vision to lead education that positively affects learners. that our products, curricula, and solutions are built upon. They’ve assisted us in the development of the actual hands-on materials that enable students of all ages to learn by doing. And, in some cases, they have worked diligently with us to get those materials in the hands of students through the establishment of in- and after-school programs. Who We Are Pitsco Education’s unwavering focus on innovative, hands-on educational products, activities, and curricula and our incomparable customer service began when the company was founded in 1971 by three teachers. Pitsco expanded rapidly from a humble dream to a company that now annually affects millions of students all over the world. To ensure success for teachers and students through leading-edge academic solutions, Pitsco Education is the home of more than 200 dedicated employees – owners of the vision! Every product we engineer, every activity we write, every curriculum we develop, and every solution we design is provided for the purpose of helping students use their hands to engage their minds to learn, grow, and succeed – in the classroom and in life! Pitsco Education develops a variety of products and programs that help students engage with and excel in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Our age-appropriate, student-centered programs are standards based, relevant, and delivered via a hands-on, student-focused learning process. Products Quality hands-on products are the foundation of Pitsco Education. Pitsco’s 3,000+ educational tools and resources apply STEM concepts in the classroom and beyond. Whether used in the classroom, after school, in summer camps, or at home, our activity guides provide lesson plans and instructions that foster student engagement and facilitate learner success. Pitsco’s project-based curriculum is developed to address rigorous educational standards while providing an exciting, motivating experience for learners. Students are linked to a variety of career connections while incorporating valuable life skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Pitsco Education creates custom education programs to meet the specific needs of schools and districts. We understand that the wants and needs of educators and learners are distinct and unique. We believe that effective solutions should engage, motivate, and inspire all learners.