Dr. Elliott and Pam Schwartz AEIOU Foundation
About the AEIOU Foundation
The AEIOU Foundation is a nonprofit organization (501(c)3) dedicated to sponsoring experiential learning opportunities for underserved Oklahoma school children to enhance STEM/STEAM education standards. By providing the funding to deliver programs at NO CHARGE to participating schools, the foundation partners with community organizations that provide programming in the arts and sciences to Title 1 schools within the OKC metro, across Oklahoma, and nationwide. The goal of the AEIOU Foundation is to provide equitable access to high-quality educational experiences that inspire and empower the next generation of leaders in STEM /STEAM..
We SEE
- We SEE a world that embraces education in ALL disciplines
- We SEE a world that provides opportunities for ALL children to succeed
- We SEE a world that creates wonder, curiosity, and the desire to learn
- We SEE an Oklahoma that places 1st and NOT 45th in the country in education, culture, or quality of life
- We SEE a country that encourages, engages, and enlightens ALL of its youth
- We SEE an Oklahoma and other Educationally Disadvantaged States where Teen Pregnancy, Dropping out of School, Violence, Gangs, and Drug use will be lessened due to outreach Experiential and Educational Programs that pique young minds' interest.
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AEIOU Foundation in Action/Our Partners
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
Live theater, as showcased in the Lyric Theater of Oklahoma Live program, offers school children a transformative experience that goes beyond mere entertainment. Through engaging with musical theater productions infused with English, History, Writing lessons, Geography, and Civility, students are immersed in a multidimensional learning environment. This interactive approach not only ignites their creativity and passion for the arts but also fosters a deeper understanding of historical contexts and language skills. By combining the magic of live performances with educational components, Lyric Theater of Oklahoma Live opens doors to a world of inspiration, knowledge, and artistic expression for young minds to explore and cherish. This program has grown from 10,000-15,000 students per year to:
'22-'23: 128,000 Title 1 students 68/77 OK Counties
'23-'24: 167,000 Title 1 students 77/77 OK Counties
Science Museum Oklahoma STEAM Live!
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
Imagine a captivating Live Science Show brought directly to school children, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math, converge in a whirlwind of excitement and discovery. Through a series of thrilling experiments conducted right in their own schools, students are transported into a realm where learning transcends textbooks and theory. Witness the wonders of scientific principles come to life through hands-on demonstrations that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. As young minds marvel at the intersection of art and science, creativity blossoms, and a newfound appreciation for the interconnectedness of STEAM disciplines takes root. Prepare to be amazed as the boundaries between science and imagination blur, sparking a passion for innovation that knows no limits.
New Program Spring Semester 2023- 17 schools and 4,590 Title 1 Students
'23-'24: 100 Schools and 35,000 Title 1 Students in 52/77 OK Counties
ARTSPACE at Untitled
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Interactive, Live!
ARTSPACE at Untitled
From the intricate details of printmaking to the dynamic movements of STOP Motion theater, each student is encouraged to discover their unique voice and style. The fusion of traditional techniques with modern technology creates a vibrant tapestry of creativity, where innovative ideas take shape and come to life. This program not only cultivates technical skills but also instills a sense of confidence, teamwork, and resilience in the aspiring artists.
Participants make their mark in the ever-evolving world of multimedia art. Witness the magic unfold as passion, mentorship, and creativity blend seamlessly in this dynamic program, shaping the artists of tomorrow
Oklahoma City Ballet
Spokane Civic Interactive
ARTSPACE at Untitled
We are proud to be a major sponsor of the Dance Discovery Program, a beacon of creativity and opportunity that shines bright in both underprivileged schools and Boys and Girls Clubs. This initiative is a transformative journey where children are introduced to the art of dance, guided by passionate instructors who nurture their talents and kindle their spirits.
Through dance, children discover the beauty of storytelling through movement, honing their physical coordination, confidence, and teamwork skills.
The Dance Discovery Program not only opens doors to the world of dance but also serves as a platform for self-discovery, resilience, and creative exploration.
'23-'24: 50,000 Student Contact Hours
NB: This is not our usual OUTREACH program performed/taught in Title 1 Students respective Public Schools: Nonetheless, it currently helps Title 1 Children locally until a true outreach version is functional and viable.
Oklahoma City Zoo
Spokane Civic Interactive
Spokane Civic Interactive
We recognized early in our foundation’s journey that the OKC Zoo has an important place in the educational experiences of our students. Understanding the interdependence of species within the animal kingdom provides a picture of the importance of community, diversity, and socialization that relates to our own survival as human beings.
We introduced ourselves and our mission to the zoo with the goal to further align their needs and strategies with our own mission to increase the options for outreach. We are currently assisting with the development of a virtual learning program that is an alternative to an on-site experience for third grade students for school year 2025-2026. More to follow as we accomplish more with our newer partners to be.
Spokane Civic Interactive
Spokane Civic Interactive
Spokane Civic Interactive
This is our first Interstate Performing Arts Program - in the model of and with the collaborative help of, our dedicated partner, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.
Designed for Title 1 Students in other states, this program will begin with Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella being presented to at needy schools in the state of Washington. We are supplying seed money and our State Theatre, Lyric, is providing inestimable help to prove how reproducible and scalable our hugely successful Lyric Interactive can be in other needy states and currently educationally disadvantaged young student populations.
Museum of Discovery Little Rock, Arkansas
Museum of Discovery Little Rock, Arkansas
Museum of Discovery Little Rock, Arkansas
This is our first Interstate Science Program - in the model of STEAM Live!
The Museum of Discovery has agreed to pilot an assembly style science program for and at Title 1 schools within the State of Arkansas at no charge to the schools. Seed money was provided to support 28 experiential learning opportunities with the intention of demonstrating the need for science programming and attaining local financial support.
BETTER TOGETHER
At AEIOU Foundation, we believe that every act of kindness can make a difference. Join us in spreading kindness and making the world a better place for everyone.
We would like to remember the tremendous support of Pat Czerwinski as we developed our foundation and its programs. She will be missed.
Our AEIOU Foundation: The Future Begins Today
Our mantra is to provide similar help to the other Southern and Midwestern States who are ranked in the bottom 15 in education of young minds. We have begun working with two other similar states and have visited them and had multiple collaborative virtual meetings and ongoing communication. Development of de novo outreach programs or our helping to promote vast increase in the number of existing programs in children's' own schools, are both being worked upon and more information about our specific partners will be upcoming. In many areas of business, trade secrets and limitation of interactivity/collaboration are de rigeur. We are very proud of our two largest partners (Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and Science Museum Oklahoma) and their administration and staff for opening their arms to collegial interactivity to benefit the needs of educationally disadvantaged children in the entire United States. Our developing partnerships also share this concept of collaboration. This is heartening to us and opens potential for both ongoing and new experiential programming in many states, including a dynamic potential for expanding the use of currently available superior, previously accomplished work and therefore meeting the needs of students in multiple new ways. STAY TUNED
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