Empowering Students, Teachers and Parents
Across the country, communities are rallying support to focus on student success in STEM education. The NFA Centers of Inspiration provide a holistic approach to inspiring student interest and engaging them in order to keep them challenged and excited about pursing STEM curriculum. A coordinated mix of combined NFA Program Elements is important to ensure success. These elements are:
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AVIATION IN RESIDENCE The ultimate aviation-inspired learning adventure. |
The A.I.R. program takes place onboard Ambition, located on the grounds of the National Naval Aviation museum in Pensacola, Florida. For multiple days, 7th – 12th graders compete against each other in engaging and intense real-life scenarios that combine the thrill of flight with critical thinking techniques. |
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AVIATION CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Transforming education in the classroom through aviation-inspired learning. |
A.C.E. is an immersive learning environment for 21st century middle schools and high schools. Using digital media, dynamic teaching methods and real-life simulations, students will be exposed to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math like never before |
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AVIATION INSPIRED MISSIONS Aviation learning in your community. |
An immersive attraction designed to be experienced by parents and students at a public museum or science center. AIM will touch on a few specific STEM topics during a brief 10-20 minute immersive experience. AIM will also provide regional competitions that can be standalone multi-player activities or can engage ACE students in multi-school, multi-level competitions. |
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SUPER ACE Enriching knowledge through online Aviation Inspired Learning. |
The Super ACE Program to be deployed at a regional University or College to provide teacher development and training, corporate familiarization and events, and localized mission development in concert with the NFA Academic Advisory Board and the NFA Serious Game Development Studio |
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Hero Program
The Hero Program is a group of individuals who through their education and professional life have benefited from STEM education. They may not be pilots or aviators, but they exemplify the traits and characteristics of a leader and without the benefit of a STEM education would not be as successful as they are today. These individuals will participate as needed in school visits, media requests and appearances, and marketing and branding opportunities for the National Flight Academy. In addition, these individuals are willing to lend their support and credibility to help enhance our students desire to be more socially aware, physically fit and STEM capable. Current Hero individuals in our program include all former Blue Angels through our relationship with the Blue Angel Association; our Board member resident Astronauts, former Naval Officer and current PGA Tour player Billy Hurley III; amongst others.
Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program is a group of individuals who through their business and personal contacts have expressed an interest in spreading the word of the National Flight Academy and the Center of Inspiration programs. These persons may not have any STEM background, but share our passion in increasing STEM awareness, workforce development and general growth of our business. The only requirement for these businessmen and women is that they make introductions to the business community, engage our staff and partners in mutually beneficial business activities and act as our representatives in their areas of influence. Current Ambassador individuals in our program include our Board Members; our outside sales staff to include VADM Hoewing; Kent Schein, CEO Innoventors in St Louis; and our Trustees amongst others.