Principal, Earle STEM Elementary School
Regina Latimer-Lake
It is truly an honor and privilege to be a part of the Earle Stem Community. Earle is a unique place and it noticeably enjoys a rich history of academic and cultural excellence through the many partnerships between the school, community, and parents, who provide a wealth of experiences for the students. Along with the staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success established by this great school community. I look forward to our journey together.
Our mission
The Mission of Earle STEM is to engineer excellence through the cultivation of critical thinkers and risk-takers who persevere while engaging in rigorous STEM experiences to positively impact the world around them.
Our Core Values
Set Us Apart!
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Thriving Together: At Earle STEM, we cultivate a safe and inclusive environment where all students, staff, and families feel empowered to reach their full potential.
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Empowering Learners: We believe in the resilience and potential of each student. We set high expectations and provide the support they need to excel.
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Building Relationships: We value positive connections with students, families, and the community. We believe these relationships are the foundation for student success.
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Engaging Curriculum: Our curriculum is rigorous, culturally relevant, and engaging, ensuring all students have access to a rich learning experience.
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STEM Leaders: Charles W. Earle STEM program is a model for excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math integration.
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College and Career Ready: We equip students with the skills they need to thrive: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and effective communication.
Engineering Excellence In All That We Do And In All Who We Serve
EAGLE MENTALITY
Charles Warrington Earle, A. M., M. D
Our Namesake
Charles Warrington Earle, A. M., M. D., was born on the 2nd of April in Westford, Vermont, and then his family settled on a farm in Illinois around 1850. At the age of 16, Charles W. Earle became an American military hero, defending our country in many capacities within the United States Army. Even after a disabling injury and honorable discharge, Earle fought to recover and find his place back in the military to defend his country.
In the fall of 1865, he entered Beloit College, Wisconsin, where he spent three years. At the end of that period he entered the Chicago Medical College, from which, in 1870 he graduated with the second honors of his class. In 1870, at the organization of the Woman’s Medical College, he became Professor of Physiology, although probably the youngest member, and at the bottom of the list in the faculty. At the end of twenty-one consecutive years of service he became President of the institution. He was one of the founders of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Professor of Obstetrics. At the time of his death he was Dean and Professor of Diseases of Children in the former, and President, Treasurer and Professor of Obstetrics in the Latter. At the outset of his professional life he became a member of, and devoted much of his time to, the local medical societies, in most of which he served as Secretary and later President. He was one of the founders and former Presidents of the Chicago Gynecological Society. Dr. Earle wrote a large number of medical articles on a wide range of subjects, which attracted the attention of the profession, not only in America, but in Europe.
Among his writings were notable essays on temperance, education, military themes and general topics. He contributed much too medical journals and was one of the authors of “Keating’s Cyclopedia of Diseases of Children,” and also of the “American TextBook of Disease of Children.”
Dr. Foster said: “Dr. Earle was thoroughly practical in his teaching; he practiced what he taught, and taught what he practiced. He did not pretend to be a classical and learned professor, but instilled in his students all that he knew of the subject he was teaching.”