RootED in Faith
On RootED in Faith, Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together! A podcast from the Adventist Educator’s Blog.
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
In this episode of Rooted in Faith, host Suellen Timm interviews Ophelia Barizo, M.Sc., a STEM Consultant, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator, and Nationally Certified STEM Educator. Barizo shares practical, faith-integrated strategies for starting STEM in the classroom with purpose and shares stories of her journey as an Adventist teacher.
Episode Highlights:
What STEM is—and why it matters in faith-based schools
When and how to begin STEM learning
Key attributes of successful STEM teaching
Real-world examples of integrating faith with STEM
Devotional ideas, classroom worships, and Week of Prayer themes using STEM
Encouragement for teachers who feel “non-STEM”
Faith-focused strategies for making STEM accessible and engaging
Practical Takeaways:
Tips for early STEM integration in any grade
Devotional and worship themes that merge STEM concepts
Cross-curricular connections between Bible and STEM content
Resources Mentioned:
Sample STEM-themed devotional ideas
Suggested classroom projects with spiritual applications
Adventist Educators Blog posts written by Barizo
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together!
A podcast from the Adventist Educator's Blog.
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Coming Fall 2025 - On RootED in Faith, Adventist teachers from around the globe share practical, powerful, and purpose-driven ideas—ready for you to use in your classroom today. STEAM, neuroscience, creativity, and more — all with a clear purpose of growing faith and learning together. Ready to be inspired? Subscribe now to RootED in Faith - Where Faith and Learning Grow Together!
A podcast from the Adventist Educator's Blog.
Meet the Host: Suellen Timm
PhD candidate in Information Science at São Paulo State University (Unesp), Brazil. Holds a postgraduate degree in Media and Education. Holds undergraduate degrees in Journalism and in Portuguese and English Language and Literature. Former English teacher. Worked for over 15 years as a journalist for the Seventh-day Adventist Church headquarters in the state of São Paulo. Currently serves as Managing Editor of the Adventist Educators Blog.