Some might say I don’t play well with others, but I’d argue it depends on who’s playing and what the game is! That said, I’ve got plenty of proof that I welcome others into my world to share my passion. Students in Dr. Miller's Teaching Science (EDU 327) course at Wisconsin Lutheran College toured my spaces, experiencing firsthand the impact of authentic STEM learning. I presented "My World," exploring modern science education approaches like @OpenSciEd and offering insights on how new teachers can secure funding to grow a #STEM program. It’s not the worst thing when someone tells you “NO.” The worst thing is not asking at all. Hopefully, that message hit home. The fun part? This College–K-12 partnership was made possible by conversations at @STEMForward and their #sySTEMnow conference and not having someone tell me "NO" or my saying "NO" in that case. #STEMeducation #AuthenticLearning #OpenSciEd #FundingSTEM #K12Partnerships #FutureEducators