Kim Alvin De Lara is an elementary gifted/STEM teacher with 14 years of experience teaching in Title I urban schools. Passionate about STEM, environmental education, and sustainability, he empowers students to explore innovative solutions to real-world challenges while fostering curiosity, creativity, and leadership in the classroom. He is a Department of Defense (DoD) STEM Ambassador 2025, a RESET intern (Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers), and the 2025 recipient of the Arizona Environmental Educator of the Year award.