Robotics Advising

At STEMpact WV, we help schools, families, and communities across Appalachia build thriving robotics programs that empower students and strengthen local STEM opportunities.

What started as one small FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team has grown into a network of over 40 teams serving students from 1st through 12th grade — across public school classrooms, extracurricular clubs, homeschool programs, and community teams.

With nearly 20 years of combined competitive robotics experience, our advisors have helped teams earn state, national, and international awards, building a proven history of success. We’re proud to have a 100% success rate of graduating students earning scholarships and acceptance into STEM programs at various competitive colleges and universities. Two of our students even received $100,000 scholarships to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, the #1 undergraduate engineering university in the nation.

We’ve led robotics programs in public schools, homeschool groups, and community settings, and served as event coordinators and mentors at multiple levels.

• Bonnie serves as the Program Coordinator for FIRST Chesapeake, bringing insight into team operations and competition structure.
• Alicen earned a NASA Project Achievement Award (2013) for excellence in robotics education.
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Together, we’ve trained and supported coaches, mentors, and teams around the world, helping new programs launch and established ones grow stronger.

At STEMpact WV, we believe cost should never be a barrier to opportunity. Our pricing is designed to value our time and expertise while keeping robotics accessible for schools, families, and community organizations across Appalachia.

Flexible guidance for teams or coaches who need help with:

• Team setup and registration
• Practice planning and organization
• Equipment and funding guidance
• Travel, competition, or outreach planning

Virtual or in-person (when possible); discounts available for multi-hour bookings.

Comprehensive help for new or returning teams.
Includes:

• Step-by-step setup and budgeting support
• Templates and planning tools
• Equipment recommendations
• One follow-up meeting for continued guidance

Perfect for schools, homeschool families, or community organizations launching new teams.

Seasonal Coaching Support – $300–$500 per season

Ongoing mentorship throughout the robotics season.
Includes:

• Monthly check-ins
• Coach and team support
• Competition preparation and travel planning
• Custom resources and guidance

Ideal for schools or districts with multiple teams or new coaches.

Custom professional development sessions for teachers, mentors, and students.
Available virtually or in-person. Tailored to meet your needs. 

Examples include (but are not limited to):

• Intro to Robotics Coaching
• Competition Prep or Project Planning Workshops
• More than Robots- Expanding your STEM reach

A recorded, self-paced session for new robotics coaches and mentors.
Includes a presentation, tons of digital resources, templates, and links to help teams start strong and stay organized.

An intensive, hands-on training experience to prepare for the entire robotics season.
Covers team setup, budgeting, engineering notebooks, project management, judging, travel, and more.
Includes a comprehensive packet of print and digital resources to use all season long.

• 1-Day Boot Camp: $100
• 2-Day Boot Camp: $200
• Available for FIRST LEGO League Explore (FLL-E), FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLL-C), and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams.

We offer sliding-scale pricing, group discounts, and sponsorship support for under-resourced programs. Contact us at info@stempactwv for more information.

“Our mission is to expand access to robotics for every student in Appalachia — one team, one mentor, one opportunity at a time.”