Welcome to the Newman Smith High School Science/Engineering Pathway.
Newman Smith High School in Carrollton, Texas has a mission to graduate competent individuals prepared to contribute to our global economy. A vital part of this mission is providing pathways toward careers through real-world experiences. In order for students in our Science/Engineering Pathway to achieve in college and the labor force, the standard of preparedness must be keen. Real world learning experiences, like the one provided by the Ford Motor Company, are priceless in this endeavor. We hope to strengthen our partnerships with others to achieve our mission.
Michael Mihavics is the instructor & facilitator of the Science & Engineering Pathway at Newman Smith High School. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, with a focus on Communication Systems. Before joining C-FB ISD, he taught mathematics for 13 years at two separate district high schools in the Dallas Metroplex. He also taught a summer pre-STEM program called Tex-PREP for 6th-10th grade students at the El Centro campus of Dallas County Community College. Prior to teaching, he has over 20 years of experience in the technical industry, mostly in Telecommunications. He is also an entrepreneur, having co-owned two separate small businesses. His goal is to spark & nurture student’s interest in STEM fields through project based learning with real industry methods & applications.
Mr. Lerwick an Assistant Principal at Newman Smith, is the Science and Engineering Pathway Administrator. His responsibility is to bring new students to the pathway and provide exploratory learning opportunities for our students to expose them to a variety of science and engineering prospects beyond our walls.
On behalf of the Newman Smith staff, we welcome you and look forward to serving you.
Michael Mihavics
Instructor / Facilitator Science & Engineering Pathway
Lee Lerwick
Administrator Science and Engineering Pathway