Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
RoboTZ Jr. Academy: LABZ for LEADERZ
Spring 2026
All students must complete a project for this class.
- Instructor: Tanya Kimmey (Coach JoJo)
- Email: goteamrobotz@gmail.com
- Location: SMC Niles Campus. 33890 US-12, Niles, MI 49120. Rm 147
- Format: In-person
- Website: RoboTechZone.org
LABZ for LEADERZ: Grades 7-12
Day/Time: Thursdays 3-4pm
Classes begin January 8th, 2026
Course Description: In an age driven by artificial intelligence, LABZ for LEADERZ empowers students to strengthen the one skill that machines cannot replicate - authentic human communication. Through fun and motivating activities, students develop their own “Confidence Code IRL” ( in real life) through public speaking, interview, and presentation skills.
*This course is adaptable for returning or advancing students.
RECOMMENDED: Pair this class with the VEX ROBOTICS course for students looking to explore the competitive robotics arena!
*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst
