Welcome 2020-21 to BUSH STEM Tech/Robots


Hello from Bush 

First post - More info will be here as school year starts. Im excited as we venture into Virtual Learning. 


Here is a little introduction for those wondering about my background. 

My Name is Tim Rogers.  This is my second year at Bush - I was the TECH Specialist for four years at ECS in Olympia before BUSH. I moved to Olympia in the 80's from Portland Oregon where I was born. I graduated from Capital High School in the 90's and have a BA in Communications with a Video/Radio emphasis from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL.

I have a background in Technology, Graphic Design, Visual Production, Video, Web Design and Photography. I have over twenty years in industry in various communication and technology roles. I'v help positions in Colorado Springs, Chicago & Peoria IL, Athens Greece and Olympia, WA. I started teaching at SPSCC college in 2006 and also was the Technology Specialist at Evergreen Christian School from 2015-2019.

My family and I live in Tumwater and my wife works for the TSD as an ELL. I love Soccer and Photography and taking photos of nature, sports and Senior and Families. I am part of the Game Day staff for Seattle Sounders FC and won a national championship in soccer in College.

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Philosophy of Teaching


Bush CTE STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) classes provide a safe, and respectful classroom culture where students explore and engage into captivating  lessons intended to sharpen critical technology skills relevant for tomorrow's 21st century employee.


Classroom Key Words


  • Think - Be a thinker - Ask three then me - Peer 1 - Peer 2 - Google 
  • Respect - Equipment - Teacher - Co-Students - Administration - Raise your hand if you need help
  • Honor - Honor others & everyone's unique individuality - Groups succeed thought individual achievement - Be Kind and Honor each other in your actions.
  • Safe - Be safe - with equipment (Physical) and words (Emotional atmosphere)



Core Values
Technology is a Tool
Think- Respect - Honor Diversity - Safe
Learn to Think and Problem Solve
Focus on 21st Century Skills


Processes over Products

Please feel free to contact me for questions about Bush STEM Tech and Robots


Thanks - Tim Rogers


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