About Pathways to Potential
Fueling dreams, igniting futures.
Pathways to Potential is dedicated to making STEAM education accessible to underprivileged and underrepresented students, ensuring they have the chance to explore science through hands-on experiments. By providing STEAM kits and interactive lessons in Title 1 schools, blind and deaf schools, neurodivergent centers, afterschool programs, and much more, I introduce students to concepts they might not otherwise experience, fostering curiosity and excitement. These experiences ignite a love for STEAM, turning learning into inspiration and empowering students to see their potential in science and technology.
Our Story
Pathways to Potential started as just an idea - a vision to bring hands-on STEAM experiences to students who wouldn’t otherwise have access to experiments and creative problem-solving. With that inspiration, I applied for an Avnet mini-grant, hoping to turn that vision into reality. As one of the grant recipients, I was able to launch the initiative by providing STEAM kits, writing guides, and conducting demonstrations at Title 1 schools, helping students discover the excitement of science and engineering firsthand. From there, the program began to grow, reaching more schools, inspiring more students, and opening doors to new opportunities. Then, after my cousin faced struggles with her vision; this not only impacted her daily routine but she struggled in school due to a lack of educational resources, lack of role models, and more. This inspired me to focus on sensory impaired students, and later, neurodivergent students.
Our Founder.
Shireen Arora founded this initiative in March. Due to the profound impact of STEAM education on her life, she wanted to give back to less privileged students. Now, she is committed to creating resources for sensory impaired and neurodivergent students as well as hosting events and more!
