The first tuition-free, elementary STEM based learning school in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Wayne STEM Academy
A School of Choice
WSA exists in a county with many educational choices. There are currently 14 elementary schools and nine middle schools under the Wayne County Public School District. There are an additional eight private schools, and two charter schools.
While the public schools are focused specifically on a “one-size-fits-all” academic model and private schools remain fiscally out-of-reach for all children, WSA’s drive to provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to a diverse student population remains unprecedented.
WSA commits to the recognition that we impact children every day. We refuse to excuse away failure and will ecstatically celebrate success. At Wayne STEM Academy, We Do More!
A School For All
Wayne STEM Academy is a STEM based elementary school that serves a diverse population of students from all parts of the county.
STEM Learning Curriculum
STEM is a term used to describe the academic discipline of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Success For All
Wayne STEM Academy believes in the next generation of problem solvers and innovators - We believe that all children will learn if we teach them carefully.
Our Vision:
“Provide a challenging learning environment in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to a diverse student population that will enable them to become problem-solving, peace-building, solution-focused citizens through a curriculum designed to stimulate curiosity, discovery, critical thinking, and collaboration, ensuring students are well-equipped to meet the challenges in the world around them.
Our Core Values:
Our core values are responsibility, respect, resilience, diversity, courage, and industriousness.
Board of Directors
Chretien Dumond - Board Chair
Christina Watts - Vice Chair
Carla Jacobs - Treasurer
Kara Pascht - Secretary
Rhonda Coyne - Board Memeber
Executive Director
Dr. Todd Forgette has been involved in Educational Leadership for over 22 years. A husband, a father, a USSF & NFHS licensed soccer coach & referee, his passion for learning drives his expertise in teaching, coaching, and consulting. With a focus on Character Ethic and the values displayed in principles such as integrity, honesty, truthfulness, and courage he creates a learning (and working) environment that values each person at an individual level that fosters belonging. Having served as the CEO of a Charter School, a Director of Special Education and Federal Programs, a Principal, and a Teacher, his knowledge and experience brings invaluable strength to the opening of Wayne STEM Academy. It is with great excitement that we welcome and introduce Dr. Forgette to our school and community!