Michael Throm

• North Carolina license in Vocational Business Education (Grades 6-12)
• Master of Business Administration, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA
• Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology (Computer Electronics Technology), Business Minor, San Jose State University
• Project Lead the Way Certified
  • Launch Instructor (CTT)
  • Launch Lead Teacher (LTT)
  • Design and Modeling (DM)
  • Computer Science for Innovators and Makers (IM)
  • Automation & Robotics (AR)

I have been the STEM Instructor at St. Thomas More since 2004.  I taught business education and computer technology for Durham Public Schools at Githens Middle School for 1 1/2 years, before given the opportunity to join STM. Prior to teaching, I worked in Silicon Valley in engineering as a product development engineer, engineering manager and hardware and software program manager.

One of my favorite things about working at St. Thomas More is the ability to adjust the STEM program as the needs of the student's change. 

Recently, we were able to secure a generous contribution to our STEM program.  Because of that funding we were able to design and construct a new STEM lab. Procure curriculum materials to provide STEM education for all students Pk3 through 8th grade and PLTW Launch Teacher certification to over a dozen elementary teachers. STM is currently the only private school in the triangle area that provides both PLTW Launch and PLTW Gateway.  I am also proud of the fact that we have at least one PLTW certified teacher at every elementary and pre-K grade level.