To Provide affordable STEM, financial, and career pathways that empowers youth and strengthens families and communities.
I recall the feeling inside, while sitting around a table, all alone, just me, against 10 school professionals each taking their turn to express their version of what my first born could not do… Too naive to realize the fight I was up against. But intuitive enough to know these reports did not define her destiny.
In the years ahead my focus would be to advocate for her best learning experiences and become a partner with her school to prepare her in a way that would change the outcome. Along our journey I realized, above everything else, I must show her how to create the life meant for her.
The birth of Sierra House was inspired by a Mother’s connection to a daughter’s destiny. In 1998 the vision was given to me with the intention that one day it would become the foundation for my daughter’s lifetime work which is to serve children and families.
We have one Why… to influence the next generation of learners to become leaders by creating a life meant for them and along the way have impact on the lives of others. Which is what we intend to do through Sierra House. Sierra House’s vision was established during those early years and will continue to grow, innovate and serve the future generations
” We Believe Every Student Can Learn Just Not On The same Day Or In The Same Way.” – George Evans
Today, we have emerged as a service provider; offering out-of- school enrichment and academic support through our tutoring services, summer camps, STEM programs and social clubs. We believe all children should have access to experiences that don’t set limits, but instead creates free expression, promotes innovation and provides the most equitable learning and enrichment opportunities.
Over the past ten years, Sierra House has developed considerable expertise in integrating youth enrichment with the education process, focusing on providing academic support and extended STEM Education experiences to school-age children and career exploration and mentoring opportunities for high school students.
In 2019, Sierra House established a STEM Center, in Park Forest, Illinois to offer a range of enrichment options, with a focus on STEM education. Our goal is to provide equitable learning and enrichment opportunities and create a solid STEM education environment for school age children that works in concert with school districts.
Among several of our signature programs is Robo Kids STEM. Robo Kids STEM was established to address the growing need for innovative programs that supports schools; while providing direct service to their participants in an effort to prepare youth for the future growth in Science Technology and Engineering careers. Sierra House launched Robo Kids STEM summer of 2019.
We believe, while many schools are currently offering their version of STEM education, they cannot do it alone and require the collaboration between strategic and resourceful community partnerships. Our goal is to be one of those stakeholders.
