Ed Surge – Teri Bauerly 
But although I was intimidated—and unsure how to pay for everything—the idea of a makerspace remained on my mind. I realized I needed to stop wishing and take action to make the Spearfish Middle School Makerspace a reality. So with some research and resourcefulness—and generous donations—I launched our makerspace for the 2015-2016 school year. Two years and many experiments later, it’s now one of the best parts of our school. Every school’s makerspace is unique. But for those interested, I would like to share how we got started, what materials we used, and how we paid for it all. Ultimately, anyone can create a dynamic makerspace—all it takes is a little creativity.(more)