For well over a decade the state of New Jersey has put an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, which has become known as STEM. This program is now known as the STEAM program with the addition of agriculture. In what has been a long time coming, UACHS has finally brought Stevenson Demorcy on board; he will not only help the STEAM program but will also get to make the impact that he never has.
Born and raised in Belonto, Haiti, Stevenson Demorcy lived in a small, loving, and strict household with his mother, younger brother, grandmother, and many other relatives. Demorcy was able to move to Jersey City at five years old because of his father’s working visa in turn leaving behind his family in Haiti and dealing with the hardships of a new and foreign home.
“I left an all black community where people looked out for each other,” said Demorcy. “Jersey City for me was super racist and I was looked at differently.”
While in Jersey City, Demorcy attended Abraham Lincoln High School
graduating in the year of 2007, and ranking in the top 20 percent of his class. While at Lincoln, Demorcy faced several challenges, the main one being citizenship. From the ages of 16-18, he was studying for his citizenship test, eventually earning his green card before graduation. Even with all these accomplishments, he still felt closed off from his true passion.
Coming from a strict Haitian household where careers such as doctors and lawyers are only accepted, Demorcy was brave enough to break that barrier, expressing his love for STEAM. His mathematics teacher and robotics coach, Troy Smith, was a major factor in his dreams as he introduced him to the world of STEAM. Opening his eyes to a new way of expression and a gateway for communication.
“ Everything opened up when I joined STEAM,” said Demorcy, “ From trips to Texas and Japan it introduced me to a lot.”
Although he chose STEAM and it is something he enjoys, it was not always his first choice. He was active in wanting to try new things and realized going away to college was the perfect opportunity to do so. He attended The College of New Jersey, majoring in open options engineering, while there he balanced both math and fashion.
Demorcy taught at Infinity Institute, Frank R. Conwell Middle School 4, STEM Civics Charter School, and Creo College Prep.
Wanting more for himself gave him motivation to continue leveling up and hopefully gaining more experience doing what he loves. Demorcy will continue to spread his love for STEAM throughout UACHS, and hopefully inspire the students.
“I’m pushing the envelope for everyone to have greater opportunities than I had,” said Demorcy.
Starting a new journey at UACHS, Demorcy is now going to open those same doors that were once introduced to him.
Spreading his knowledge to students in hopes of sharpening their minds. To him it’s about more than just teaching STEAM; it’s about ensuring that future generations are ready for what’s to come.
