Dr. Stephanie “Crickett” Oldenburg, media teacher at Red River High School, was selected as the AFCEA ArkLaTex STEM Teaching Tool grant award winner.  

This year, the AFCEA ArkLaTex Chapter selected 10 outstanding High School Seniors for Scholarships of $2,000 each and 1 Teacher for STEM Teaching Tool Grant for $2,000. The honorees were celebrated at its 18th Annual Scholarship Banquet in April. The banquet celebrates the achievements of exceptional high school seniors and educators in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). 

The teacher grant is to be used for advanced technology in the classroom. Ms. Oldenburg plans to expand her virtual studio offerings with the grant money by purchasing the appropriate software, lighting, and green screen to produce virtual video effects.

AFCEA is an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry’s capabilities, representing the top government, industry, and military professionals. The chapter serves North Louisiana, East Texas, and Southern Arkansas.

The AFCEA ArkLaTex Chapter has a proud heritage of awarding scholarships and grants to outstanding students and teachers from high schools in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas for 17 years, awarding over $750,000.