2023
Judges Award for Honesty and Ingenuity
Earned at the Colorado St. Vrain Qualifier on November 5, 2023.
About
Mission Robotics started with a simple idea: LEGO can teach more than robots.
Since 2012, Mission Robotics has used LEGO robotics to teach character, engineering, problem solving, public speaking, research skills, teamwork, and creativity.
Coach B
Rev. Linette Ballew is the heart of the brand.
Coach B mentors students into creative problem solving using LEGO robotics. Her classroom is intentionally warm, safe, imaginative, and serious about helping students grow.
Mission Robotics teaches students to build, destroy, rebuild, explain, collaborate, and keep trying. The program is broadly welcoming while preserving the character-centered warmth that families remember.
Safe to Explore
Students are given room to test ideas, fail well, and try again.
Mentorship
Coach B and older mentors model patience, teamwork, and encouragement.
Public Speaking
Students practice sharing research, design decisions, and project stories.
Creative Engineering
Math and imagination work together through LEGO robotics challenges.
Timeline
A growing legacy of FIRST values and student achievement.
2019
First Place Core Values and Judges FIRST Family Award
Two awards at the Colorado State Championship, including a family-centered project dedication.
2017
Third Place Research Presentation
The second time Mission Robotics students earned recognition in this category.
2016
Colorado State Championship
SuperBots scored in the top half of Colorado teams and published the team book To Bee or Not to Bee.
2014
Rising Star Award
SuperBots earned the prestigious Rising Star Award.
2013
Second Place Robot Design
The inaugural SuperBots season brought home the team's first trophy.
Bring Coach B to your group.
Private expos, STEM events, homeschool groups, and speaking requests can start through contact.