Sphero Design Engineering & STEM Symposium with Jefferson County Public Schools
Monday, February 15
- February 15, 2027
- 8:00 AM
- Louisville, KY 40216
Sphero is excited to partner with Jefferson County Public Schools to host a FREE Design Engineering & STEM Symposium for principals, school leaders, CTE teachers, and PK–12 STEAM educators eager to bring engineering, computer science, robotics, and problem solving to life in the classroom.
This hands-on professional learning experience features engaging sessions with indi, Blueprint Snap, RVR+ and Blueprint Build, giving participants the chance to explore innovative ways to teach foundational engineering, robotics, and real-world problem solving.
Discover how computer science, engineering and robotics can enhance interdisciplinary learning, build critical thinking skills, and empower students to design creative solutions. You’ll leave with ready-to-use lesson plans, a supportive educator network, and the inspiration to lead meaningful innovation in your district.
Keynote Speaker
Join us for an engaging kickoff session designed to inspire educators, spark new ideas, and set the stage for a day of hands-on learning.

Craig Bossmeyer
Assistant Principal at Western High School
Craig Bossmeyer serves as an Assistant Principal at Western High School – STEM Magnet in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout his career in education, Craig has focused on building positive school cultures, developing meaningful relationships, and creating opportunities for students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
A key part of his leadership role includes recruiting students to Western and showcasing the school's innovative STEM programs, including its state-of-the-art Esports Arena. His work focuses on student engagement, career and technical education, and providing students with unique learning experiences that prepare them for the future. Craig believes that strong relationships, high expectations, and a willingness to think differently are essential to making a lasting impact in education. Outside of school, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, coaching youth sports, and finding his next project to tackle.
Schedule
Registration + Breakfast
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Keynote Speaker (Craig Bossmeyer)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Workshop Session 1
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Workshop Session 2
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Wrap Up + Q&A
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Included With Your Registration
- Breakfast Free
- Hands-on training Free
- Professional development hours Free
- Certificate upon completion Free
Featured Product Sessions
This hands-on professional learning experience features interactive sessions with Sphero products,
giving participants the chance to explore strategies for teaching coding, computational thinking, and real-world problems.
Coding & computational thinking through play
• Playful screen-free coding
• Computational thinking skills
• Cross-curricular learning!
FREE
- indi
Intro engineering & design thinking
• Engineering & design thinking in action
• Structures, motion & simple machines
• Screen-free, hands-on learning
FREE
- Blueprint Snap
Open-ended coding & robotics
• Customizing robotics for learning goals
• Beginner through advanced coding
• Hands-on coding and experiments
FREE
- RVR+
Hands-on building & rapid prototyping
• Rapid prototyping with 320+ parts
• Mechanical & structural engineering
• Guided builds & lesson plans
FREE
- Blueprint Build
The Sphero Symposium ignited enthusiasm among educators across all grade levels, inspiring innovative ideas they can immediately apply in classrooms. This dynamic event cultivated meaningful, hands-on learning experiences and strengthened instructional practices throughout all our schools in Utah.
Kristina Yamada
CTE Specialist and CS Director, Utah State Department of Education
The Sphero STEM Symposium was a day of learning, collaboration, and play! It was incredible to see educators from across the state come together to explore STEM and robotics-integrated lessons. Hearing laughter and watching teachers exchange ideas and contact info was the best feedback on the day’s success!
Jamie Nesbitt
Educator, Soaring Heights Pre-K - 8, St. Vrain School District, Erie, CO.Can't Make It to the Event?
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