Teacher Testimonials

Dear Ms. Vanek, I am writing today to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunities afforded East Hartford Public Schools through the Department of Defense's STARBASE program. As a district we have supported the inclusion of DoD STARBASE...

As an elementary school principal, nothing is more exciting than the opportunity to watch children as they challenge themselves and ignite an enthusiasm for learning. The DoD STARBASE program does just that. The DoD STARBASE program is an...

It is with deep gratitude that I thank DoD STARBASE Kelly for the reverberating positive impact they have on thousands of students in Southwest Independent School District (SWISD). Our partnership with DoD STARBASE Kelly started in February 1993...

This program is a dream come true, because it is a group of people who value and respect a child’s natural curiosity. This program guides children through constructive discovery and inquiry…

DoD STARBASE is a wonderful experience for my students; it provides them the opportunity to learn about STEM in a fun, hands-on environment. My students are always excited to tell others back at school what they have learned.

I had pretty high expectations for the program, and my son was very excited in the months and weeks beforehand, but I could not have anticipated the high quality of our experience.

The Mad River School District, located in Riverside, Ohio, lies within feet of arguably one of the largest, most diverse, and organizationally complex Bases in the Air Force - Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). Spanning over five decades, the...

It is with great appreciation that I write this letter in support of the Winchester STARBASE Program. I have had the opportunity to send hundreds of students to DoD STARBASE over the last many years as a principal for multiple schools. I have seen...

The Winchester DoD STARBASE program has made a huge impact on the fifth grade students in my school and in other schools in the Frederick County and Winchester area. The program provides much needed access to quality STEM instruction which is so...

"Students also experience a true sense of working collaboratively as young scientists in the field. DoD STARBASE is a program that will stay with students for a lifetime." The culminating experience for our elementary science program is attending...