In this week’s Keeping ConnectED, the 2022 West Virginia Teacher of the Year Brian Casto sits down with West Virginia native and award-winning author Homer Hickam to reflect on his experiences growing up in McDowell County and his hopes for students as they pursue careers in STEAM disciplines. Additionally, he discusses his decision to donate proceeds from his new book, “Don’t Blow Yourself Up,” toward the H.M. “Mike” Adams Memorial Scholarship, which will benefit West Virginia students who wish to attend Space Camp.