From an educator, for all the educators around the world

Help your school
lead the future
through hands-on STEM,
digital & AI literacy,
and purposeful making.

overSTEMed helps schools design hands-on STEM programs, train educators, build digital and AI literacy, and create sustainable makerspaces.

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Three areas
Integrated STEM. AI literacy. Lasting makerspaces.
Built for
K-12 · Advanced Placement · MYP · DP · International schools
01
STEM

Inquiry, prototyping, real problems

Curricula rooted in inquiry, prototyping, and real-world problem solving.

02
Digital & AI literacy

Strengthen fluency, support teaching

Responsible integration that strengthens digital fluency while supporting teaching, not replacing human judgment.

03
Learning spaces

Makerspaces built to last

Makerspaces and STEM labs designed for long-term use, maintenance, and school ownership.

K-12 schools Independent schools School networks Innovation teams
About · Vision

overSTEMed makes STEM one integrated subject at the epicenter, not the periphery.

overSTEMed helps schools move beyond isolated STEM lessons and disconnected technology initiatives, building coherent, future-ready learning experiences that combine hands-on STEM, digital and AI literacy, teacher growth, and meaningful spaces for making.

01 · What I believe

Fun isn't the opposite of learning, it's how learning sticks.

Students learn deeper when they're making and creating. When there's something in front of them to see, build, and play with, abstract ideas become real. Play also creates a positive failure environment, where mistakes are expected, not punished.

02 · Why it matters

STEM should belong to every student.

It shouldn't matter what language a student speaks or what country they come from. Hands-on STEM gives every learner, including EAL students, a low entry and a high ceiling: a way in that doesn't depend on words, and no limit on how far they can go.

03 · How I work

Not another platform. Real, structural change.

Every recommendation is research-driven, not sales-driven. This isn't about selling you a tool. There are plenty of those. It's about cultural and structural change that lasts.

Founder · Michael Tzanis

Led by an international STEM educator with deep classroom & curriculum experience.

Michael Tzanis portrait

I'm an active teacher-researcher, and that's the part of my work I'm not willing to step away from. For more than ten years I've taught international students, and one pattern keeps proving itself: students understand more deeply when they make and create. Sometimes a child cannot yet say what they know, especially an EAL learner, but they can show it. A paper model. A 3D print. A sketch.

That experience is why I built overSTEMed. Not as a consultant who left the classroom behind, but as a peer to the educators I work with. Every recommendation comes from someone still doing the job, and every method I share has been tested with real students before it reaches your school.

Greek, and a citizen of the world, with a great passion for change.

Academic background
BSc in Physics & Master's in STEM Education, with research focused on purposeful play and multilingual learning in STEM.
Specialist areas
AI literacy, robotics, Arduino, 3D design, drones, digital fabrication, engineering, and interdisciplinary STEM learning.
Educator development
Certified trainer in LEGO Education & Arduino Education, with PD experience in AI, makerspaces, and STEM curriculum design.

There was a girl in my 5th-grade Innovation & Design class who could barely speak English. We were building a 3D model of Venice and talking about sea-level rise. She picked up a pencil and drew a layout of Venice that looked like real engineering. The smile on her face said everything words couldn't.

The how question · What overSTEMed adds

The piece every AI policy is missing.

Most schools answer the AI question with a policy. A document, a list of rules, a poster on the classroom wall. That can tell students when to use AI, but it cannot teach them how.

The how lives inside the curriculum itself. overSTEMed works with schools to build it in rather than bolt it on, redesigning units, lessons, and assessments so the right use of AI becomes part of what students are learning, not a footnote to it.

It is a cultural shift, not a checklist, and it grows with your students, your teachers, and the direction your school is heading.

Services · Seven offerings

Seven ways overSTEMed treats STEM as core, not an add-on.

From curriculum and training to competitions and after-school programs, these are the core areas where overSTEMed can support your school.

01 · ProgramsCurriculum

Curriculum design

overSTEMed designs STEM curricula where science, technology, engineering, and math move together as one connected subject, anchored by making, iteration, and real-world problems.

02 · IntegrationCross-curricular

STEM beyond STEM class

STEM is more than Science and Math. overSTEMed brings STEM thinking into every subject. Design thinking in humanities, prototyping in art, data literacy in social studies. A way of thinking, not a subject stuck in one room.

03 · PeoplePD

Educator training

overSTEMed equips teachers with practical training, facilitation strategies, and confidence to lead project-based STEM learning.

04 · StrategyAI

Responsible AI integration

overSTEMed helps schools move past AI policy and into AI practice, building age-appropriate use, clear methods, and strong educator oversight directly into the curriculum.

05 · SpacesMakerspace

Makerspace design

overSTEMed creates makerspace environments tailored to your goals, staffing, budget, and long-term sustainability.

06 · TeamsCompetition

Competition team preparation

overSTEMed helps schools prepare student teams for international competitions through coaching, technical guidance, and structured practice.

07 · ProgramsAfter-school

After-school program design

overSTEMed designs after-school STEM and maker programs that extend the core curriculum, not replace it. Clubs, projects, and exploration that deepen what students are already learning in class.

Who overSTEMed works with · School types

Built for international schools where STEM is integrated, not isolated.

01

IB schools

Inquiry-led STEM that connects across subjects, deepens reflection, and matches the IB's interdisciplinary core.

02

AP schools

overSTEMed strengthens the applied side of AP STEM without softening the rigor. More making, prototyping, and real-world connection alongside the academic depth.

03

K-12 schools

overSTEMed builds STEM programs that scale across grade bands, from early-elementary inquiry to upper-school engineering and AI literacy.

04

International schools

Whether starting from scratch or evolving an existing STEM vision, overSTEMed tailors the program to your community, staffing, and goals across the K-12 journey.

Case studies · Anonymized examples

How overSTEMed has shown up in real classrooms.

Three anonymized examples of overSTEMed at work across curriculum, teacher development, AI integration, and makerspace design.

01Boarding · Middle & Upper

Modernizing STEM through project-based learning

International boarding school

The school wanted to modernize its STEM offering and create more hands-on, interdisciplinary learning, supporting multilingual learners through more visual and collaborative experiences.

The work

Designed and implemented a project-based STEM framework centered on purposeful play, engineering design, and collaborative problem-solving. Faculty training focused on AI literacy, maker-centered learning, and practical classroom implementation, alongside hands-on Arduino, robotics, 3D design, and engineering challenges.

What happened

Student engagement and participation increased significantly, especially among multilingual learners. Teachers reported greater confidence using STEM technologies and project-based learning, and the work grew into a sustainable interdisciplinary STEM initiative.

02K-12 · Whole school

Turning a makerspace into an active learning environment

International K-12 school

The school had invested in STEM equipment and maker tools but lacked a cohesive implementation strategy. The makerspace was underused, and teachers were unsure how to integrate it meaningfully into classroom learning.

The work

Provided consultation on makerspace organization, equipment selection, curriculum alignment, and phased implementation planning. Teacher onboarding resources and PD sessions helped staff build confidence in project-based STEM learning and makerspace facilitation.

What happened

The makerspace shifted from a standalone room to an actively used interdisciplinary learning environment. Teachers began integrating engineering and design challenges across subjects, giving students more opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving.

03Secondary · AI strategy

Moving AI from policy to practice across the curriculum

International secondary school

School leadership wanted guidance on the rapid emergence of AI tools in education. Teachers had real questions around responsible use, academic integrity, assessment redesign, and practical classroom application.

The work

Delivered AI literacy workshops that moved teachers past the policy debate and into practical classroom use. Worked across curriculum, workflows, and assessment design so AI use became part of teaching, not bolted onto it.

What happened

Faculty developed greater confidence discussing and implementing AI in the classroom. Departments began redesigning assessments and exploring AI-supported workflows, helping the school adopt a more proactive and informed approach across teaching and learning.

Insights · Sector challenges

A snapshot of the challenges shaping STEM education.

Six challenges schools across Europe are facing in STEM, and how overSTEMed responds to each.
Source: European Commission, Promoting STEM Education in Schools (2026).

01

Fragmented STEM vision

Many schools have strong intentions but lack a unified strategy that connects curriculum, technology, spaces, and staff development.

02

Teacher shortages & weak PD

Educators are often expected to lead innovation without the time, training, or ongoing professional support needed to do it well.

03

Curriculum rigidity

Overloaded curricula can make it hard to build in inquiry, creativity, and real-world STEM experiences students remember.

04

Infrastructure gaps

Schools may invest in equipment, but without a clear learning model those resources often stay underused or disconnected.

05

Weak industry partnerships

Students benefit most when STEM learning connects to universities, innovation ecosystems, and the world beyond the classroom.

06

Equity & inclusion

Future-ready STEM has to be accessible, culturally responsive, and meaningful for multilingual and diverse student communities.

FIG. 07  Transformation diagram
Traditional learning

Where many schools sit today

  • Memorization over application
  • Isolated subjects
  • Passive learning experiences
  • Technology as an add-on
→
Future-ready learning

Where schools want to be

  • Problem-solving & interdisciplinary thinking
  • Inquiry-based, project-driven experiences
  • Digital & AI literacy in authentic contexts
  • Creativity, collaboration, real relevance
→
With overSTEMed

How overSTEMed gets you there

  • Hands-on STEM & maker education
  • Teacher training rooted in classroom practice
  • STEM thinking woven across every subject
  • Practical implementation built to last
Partnership · Process

How schools typically work with overSTEMed over time.

A partnership with overSTEMed isn't a service list. It's the way those services come together around your school's goals, staff, and learning environment.

Step 01

Start with a discovery conversation

overSTEMed begins by understanding your students, staff, curriculum priorities, facilities, and long-term ambitions.

Step 02

Define the right support mix

Together with school leadership, overSTEMed identifies which combination of curriculum design, faculty training, AI literacy, space planning, competitions, and after-school programs fits the school best.

Step 03

Build and tailor the program

overSTEMed shapes the learning model, resources, and implementation plan around your school's age groups, schedule, and educational aims.

Step 04

Train and support your team

overSTEMed trains educators teacher-to-teacher, building the facilitation strategies, classroom techniques, and confidence needed to lead the work independently.

Step 05

Launch with the right tools and spaces

Schools gain access to online content, practical resources, and consultation on makerspaces or STEM labs where needed.

Step 06

Extend into competitions & after-school

When the school is ready, overSTEMed extends the work into after-school programs that deepen the core curriculum and into international competition prep.

Impact · What schools leave with

Designed to leave schools more capable, confident, and self-sufficient.

Learning that feels real

Students engage with STEM through building, experimentation, and collaborative challenge, not just exposure to topics.

Educators who feel prepared

Teachers gain the tools and confidence to lead hands-on work rather than depend on outside specialists.

Spaces that last

Your makerspace strategy is built for daily use, operational reality, and long-term school ownership.

Approach · Vision & method

A practical partner: from vision through implementation.

01

Listen to your school context

overSTEMed starts with your students, staff, goals, budget, and operational realities before proposing a solution.

02

Design what fits

overSTEMed shapes curriculum, training, AI strategy, and space design around what your school can realistically sustain.

03

Build internal capacity

overSTEMed leaves your team with the knowledge, systems, and confidence to keep growing the work over time.

Fun isn't the opposite of learning. Students learn most deeply when they're making and creating, when there's something in front of them to see, build, and play with. That's not a soft idea. That's how the knowledge actually sticks.

Michael Tzanis  ·  Founder, overSTEMed
Michael Tzanis teaching students
Contact · Start here

Ready to build a STEM program that fits your school?

If you're a school leader, STEM coordinator, innovation team, or educator looking for a long-term partnership, send a short message. I'll shape the next conversation around your school's goals, not a fixed pitch.

Best for
Curriculum planning, cross-curricular STEM integration, educator training, AI practice across the curriculum, makerspace design, after-school STEM.
Also available
Team preparation for international STEM and robotics competitions.
Typical first step
A discovery conversation about your students, staff, and vision.
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