Vanessa Hobbs

SEA Homeschoolers

Online Conference Series Speaker

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Vanessa Hobbs

Vanessa Hobbs is an instructor at Johns Hopkins University and the founder of Serious About Science She received her Master’s degree in Biology from Vanderbilt University and her Master’s degree in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University. Vanessa has experience teaching middle school through graduate level science courses. She’s also a homeschool mom who knows how hard it can be to find quality courses for kids to learn remotely or in local groups — courses created by people in that field of study and with their expertise. Vanessa loves STEM and sharing how fun science can really be!

Saturday
November 8, 2025
4:10pm ET/1:10pm PT

STEM Sanity: How to Teach Science Without Losing Yours

There’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all curriculum, especially in STEM. Every child learns differently, and what sparks excitement in one student might spark frustration in another. Join Professor Vanessa Hobbs for a practical session on customizing your science lessons to fit your learner, whether they’re a budding engineer, a daydreaming artist, or completely science-phobic. You’ll discover simple ways to adapt lessons, spark curiosity, and meet the needs of both reluctant learners and passionate science nerds, with tips for adding structure where it’s needed or leaving room to explore. Walk away with confidence boosting ideas to make STEM exciting, approachable, and fun at your kitchen table.

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