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Joe Slifka

Joe Slifka
Hi there! I am the technology teacher for LaBrae Local School District in Leavittsburg, OH. I’m passionate about integrating robotics in daily lessons and helping students become creators through technology. In my 13th year of teaching, I created an after-school robotics club and love the freedom of teaching everything from robotics to 3-D printing.

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Rise together: Being a ‘Force for Change’ in different times

Posted by Joe Slifka on April 18, 2020

The 2020 season for the LaBrae High School robotics team, The RoboVikes, ended on Thursday, March 12. We weren’t planning to finish so early, but, like much the rest of the country, our school was shut down and ordered to remain closed for three weeks. That was more than five weeks ago now. In Ohio, we are currently in “shelter in place” mode with only essential businesses remaining open, with plans to reassess the COVID-19 situation in early May. 

As we navigate these different times, I wanted to share some moments we had during our season and ways that teams can stay connected and continue to build your skill sets. 

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