Tek4Kids

Month: August 2019

  • Working with Tek4Kids in Haiti

    Working with Tek4Kids in Haiti

    “I have worked in Haiti since 2014 and joined the staff of Tek4Kids in February of this year as a project manager. I have known Gary Boice for many years and loved hearing stories about what he has been doing in Jeremie, Haiti and the difference Tek4Kids is making here. I am honored and excited to be a part of Tek4Kids and to use my experiences in Haiti to further advance its mission.

    The people and connections I have made here are amazing. I love the heart everyone has for Jeremie and the will they have to make a difference not only in their own lives, but also in the community. In this short time, I have made some great friendships and have integrated well into the community.

    I hope my experience in Haiti, along with others, will continue to propel Tek4Kids forward as an organization. During my time here, I have been able to learn so much and work with some great people along the way. Some of my projects have included: camera installation and wifi access points in the Jeremie Enterprise and Technology building, set up for community meetings and programs, logistics and purchasing materials and a water purification schedule for our partner schools.

    I can honestly say that working with Tek4Kids here in Jeremie has reignited the fire I already had for Haiti. It has been a great experience and I look forward to what the future holds in our work together.”

    — Dustin Klink

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  • Tek4Kids Students Shine in Robotics Class

    Tek4Kids Students Shine in Robotics Class

    Nearly 50 students in Jeremie, Haiti recently had the opportunity to take part in a hands-on Lego robotics class sponsored by Expo Science Haiti. The students ranged in age from 10-14 and were invited to attend from five Tek4Kids partner schools: St. John Bosco, St. Therese Montessori, Bro. Paulin, St. John the Evangelist and St. Louis High School.

    The event was coordinated by Raygine Francois, Founder and Executive Director at Haiti STEM Alliance, and held at the new Jeremie Enterprise and Technology (JET) center. Graduates of the St. Francis School of Technology (SFST) – Laguerre Guelson, Pierre Jean Widner, Leon Roberto and Pierre Wesley – worked on the project in advance and were on hand to help guide the students during the class.

    The goal of the robotics class was for students to learn to assemble, program and operate a small Lego robot. Teams of 2 or 3 students were each given the Lego kit, which contained hundreds of pieces. Students used tablets to follow the instructions for assembling the robot and once assembled, used them to sync, program and operate it.

    Most of these students already had experience using iPads, smartboards and laptops as a result of Tek4Kids collaboration with partner schools in Jeremie. Nearly all 20 teams were able to complete the robot project successfully! We look forward to future opportunities to participate in robotic challenge competitions and hope to represent Jeremie well.

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