Operation Lifeline Innovation Challenge District Finalists Announced
For our third-annual Innovation Challenge, Operation Lifeline, a hypothetical 8.0 magnitude earthquake devastated our area. Our students formed teams to plan, problem-solve, create, and design medical packs to deliver supplies to those affected by the disaster.
An Innovation Challenge is an opportunity for students to employ innovation and creative problem-solving skills to create a solution to a problem. This Innovation Challenge is being put on in partnership with JASON Learning and Day of Design Challenges. Klein ISD was recently recognized by the Houston Business Journal for its Innovation Challenges and Operation Lifeline has definitely lived up to that reputation!
We were overwhelmed by the creativity and innovation that we saw on the Day of Design and we want to thank everyone for their participation. We would also like to extend a huge congratulations to our finalists!
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
| Team Campus | Team Coach(es) | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| Haude Elementary | Sarah Carter | Tucker Schindewolf Alexandra Oustifine Payton Tran Eli Hopp Piper Mangrum |
| Greenwood Forest Elementary | Stacie Tackett, Ann Partridge, Jamie Haynie | Sasha Logan Denton Murland Sumi Lee Bruce Novacek Cherish Weddington Iverson Joshua |
| French Elementary | Tammy Hinote | Molly Harrison Akif Momin Juliet Jones Miraan Maknojiya Robyn Johansson |
3rd Grade – 5th Grade
| Team Campus | Team Coach(es) | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| Hassler Elementary | Marianne Hattrup, Vijaya Kavalipurapu, Yanan Angela Zhang | Jayani Konduru Juliana Ye Mia Stapleton Anjali Bean |
| Hassler Elementary | Marianne Hattrup (Teacher), Susan Ng (Parent), Wendy Nelson (Parent) | Lukas Christensen Charlie Cook Brady Nelson Soham Mehta |
| French Elementary | Marla Savoie | Bryce Burke Addilyn Burton Jameson Cox Zach Robison Gabby Zarco-Teitelbaum |
6th Grade – 8th Grade
| Team Campus | Team Coach(es) | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| Kleb Intermediate | Angela Blanchard | Allen Blanchard Salvador Pedroza Danielle Anchondo Alex Herrera |
| Schindewolf Intermediate | Teresa Hurtado | Mysha Jagsi Zach Tunner, Rishab Nair Jarod Robertson |
| Doerre Intermediate | Officer Kimberly Lopez | Jack Henry White Johnathan Zhao Luke Heiman Calvin Heiman Joshua McGown |
| Strack Intermediate | Jennifer Hamilton | Sofia Herrera Zofia Zielinska Meara O'Neil |
9th Grade – 12th Grade
| Team Campus | Team Coach(es) | Team Members |
|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain High School | Wendy Avery | George Fakes Victoria Christoffersen Lyla Vargas Kirsten Kerr |
| Klein Oak High School | Ed Giles | Annika Esseku Sofia Borges Ochoa Anisah Khan |
| Klein Oak High School | Ann Butts | Rishabh Ghosh Jaycie Silhan Jayasurya Dileep Vishal Setlur Rebecca Wilson |
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Klein ISD has an established 84-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that Our Shared Vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors.
About Klein ISD
Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas, located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 88 square miles and serves more than 53,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools.
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