2013

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Austin will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. Austin is tasked with supporting NCDPI’s intensive, blended professional development initiative focused on the transition from the current Standard Course of Study to the new Common Core and Essential Standards. This opportunity puts the Kenan Fellow on the cutting edge of North Carolina’s planned implementation of these new standards for all content areas during the 2012-2013 school year.

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Bradley will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. Bradley is tasked with supporting NCDPI’s intensive, blended professional development initiative focused on the transition from the current Standard Course of Study to the new Common Core and Essential Standards. This opportunity puts the Kenan Fellow on the cutting edge of North Carolina’s planned implementation of these new standards for all content areas during the 2012-2013 school year.

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Brown will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. Brown is tasked with supporting NCDPI’s intensive, blended professional development initiative focused on the transition from the current Standard Course of Study to the new Common Core and Essential Standards. This opportunity puts the Kenan Fellow on the cutting edge of North Carolina’s planned implementation of these new standards for all content areas during the 2012-2013 school year.

Ms. Bulleri will work with visiting and in-house scientists at NESCent to explore state-of-the-art informatics tools, assemble novel data bases and develop new analytical tools for evolutionary biology. During her externship, she will team with a NESCent scientist to explore an evolutionary science project. In addition, Ms. Bulleri will partner with Dr. Jory Weintraub on an evolutionary science education project and act as a co-instructor for a 3-day summer workshop to provide tools for teaching evolution.

Partnered with Mentor Dr. Julie Joslin, Ms. Chalifoux will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina English teachers. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum Ms. Chalifoux will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. Working closely with her mentor, Ms. Chalifoux will help transform the way English is taught in North Carolina.

Partnered with Dr. Julie Joslin, Ms. Chappell will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum Ms. Chalifoux will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. Ms. Chappell will also create a schedule for implementing this training and construct a list of possible follow-up activities and resources. Working closely with her mentor, Kenan Fellow Priscilla Chappell will help transform the way English is taught in North Carolina.

Project:
Creating Curriculum to Supplement SMART Board Science Models

Alexander Constas will join Immersion Media, a Fayetteville multimedia development company, in creating classroom curriculum to enhance their interactive science models for SMART Boards.

School:
Shughart Middle School

District:
Department of Defense Education Activity

Mentors:
Rick Perko and Ray Winters, Immersion Media

Sponsor:
NSF Noyce II Grant

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Courter will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. Courter is tasked with supporting NCDPI’s intensive, blended professional development initiative focused on the transition from the current Standard Course of Study to the new Common Core and Essential Standards. This opportunity puts the Kenan Fellow on the cutting edge of North Carolina’s planned implementation of these new standards for all content areas during the 2012-2013 school year.

Project:
Design ‘Invite a Scientist’ Outreach Program with the Morehead Planetarium

In collaboration with NC Science Festival staff Kenan Fellow Jeffrey Faulkner will create resources for educators, scientists and students.

School:
CW Stanford Middle School

District:
Orange County Schools

Mentor: 
Jonathan Frederick, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Kenan Fellow Ryan Gardner will spend five weeks working with Metrics, Inc., exploring their nationally respected work in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Metrics offers a broad range of pharmaceutical development services in their state-of-the-art facility in Eastern North Carolina. The company can deliver one-stop development from initial formulation through final commercial production—all within the same Greenville site. Under the direction of research scientists, Mr. Gardner will learn essential skills and responsibilities to be a contributing member of the Metrics team. Immersed in a scientific research setting, he’ll work in the analytical chemistry laboratory and experience the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Mr. Gardner will integrate his newly acquired knowledge into engaging curriculum materials. The lessons you create will clearly articulate the many high demand pharmaceutical career possibilities awaiting students beyond high school.

Project:
Creating a Virtual Library of Common Core Concepts for Site-Based Professional Development-ELA

Partnered with Dr. Julie Joslin, Kenan Fellow Jasmine Hart will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum Ms. Hart will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. As part of creating a module, Ms. Hart will also create a schedule for implementing this training and construct a list of possible follow-up activities and resources. Working closely with her mentor, Ms. Hart will transform the way English language arts is taught in North Carolina.

School:
Green Hope High School

District:
Wake County Public School System

Mentor:
Dr. Julie Joslin, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Partnered with Dr. Julie Joslin, Kenan Fellow Jasmine Hart will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for English Language Arts will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum Ms. Hart will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. As part of creating a module, Ms. Hart will also create a schedule for implementing this training and construct a list of possible follow-up activities and resources. Working closely with her mentor, Ms. Hart will transform the way English language arts is taught in North Carolina.

Project:
Creating Innovative Renewable Energy Resource Curriculum

Ms. Henry will collaborate with the Future Renewable Electric Energy Delivery and Management (FREEDM) Systems Engineering Research Center at NC State University and The Science House to develop innovative classroom lessons.

School:
Sellars Gunn Education Center

District:
Alamance-Burlington School System

Mentor:
Lisa Grable, FREEDM Center

Sponsor:
NSF ERC FREEDM Center

Project:
Project Based Learning in North Carolina Energy and Sustainability works to accelerate systemic, sustainable innovation in secondary schools across the state.

School:
Wake NC State University STEM Early College High School

District:
Wake County Public School System

Mentor:
Matt Sears, North Carolina New Schools

Sponsor:
North Carolina New Schools

Project:
Aviation Engineering at the U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East Mr. Huskey will join the Navy’s master artisans and skilled engineers as they work to support and maintain the U.S. fleet of helicopter and rotor aircraft.

School:
Broad Creek Middle School

District:
Carteret County Schools

Mentors:
Todd Price and Mark Meno, Fleet Readiness Center

Sponsors:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Mary Ella Jackson will experience aviation and aerospace careers through field trips and job shadowing as she works with experts at ECSU. These collaborations will involve a project with the Civil Air Patrol, Port Discovery, Hands-on Science Center, Aviation Career Education Academy Program and local aviation industries. ECSU’s Aviation Science Program, the only one of its kind in the state of North Carolina, seeks to become a model aviation education program for others in the state and nation. The program is designed to prepare students for the rigorous employment demands of the highly competitive aviation and aerospace industries. This program will be a significant provider of aviation and aerospace-educated employees and entrepreneurs – not only for the local area of Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County, but for the State of North Carolina.

Project:
Teachers Training Teachers: Delivering Innovative Multimedia Curriculum Resources

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Jones will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state.

School:
Dana Elementary

District:
Henderson County Schools

Mentor:
Joyce Gardner and Jan King, NC DPI Region 8

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Why are Surveys so Hard? With the upcoming 2012 election, understanding the complexity and pitfalls associated with conducting public opinion surveys is both timely and exciting.

School:
Hillside High School

District:
Durham Public Schools

Mentor:
Dr. Alan Karr, NISS

Sponsor:
National Institute of Statistical Sciences, Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute

Project:
Project Based Learning in North Carolina The North Carolina New Schools Project (NCNSP) works to accelerate systemic, sustainable innovation in secondary schools across the state.

School:
East Duplin High School

District:
Duplin County Schools

Mentors:
Matt Sears, NC New Schools and Sean McAdams, BASF Research Manager

Sponsor:
NC New Schools

Project:
Designing Safe Aircraft

Despite major improvements in the technology and infrastructure that make flying safe, even more advances are desperately needed as air traffic multiplies. Ms. King will study this topic and bring it to her classroom.

School:
Middle College at NC A&T

District:
Guilford County Schools

Mentor:
Dr. John Kizito, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

The North Carolina New Schools Project (NCNSP) works to accelerate systemic, sustainable innovation in secondary schools across the state so that, in time, every North Carolina high school prepares each student for college, careers and life in the 21st century. Kenan Fellow Vance Kite will create units of study aligned with one of the four affinity network themes. Drawing on his summer externship research experience, he will create and implement relevant, innovative projects for his classroom to be shared through the STEM Affinity Network’s online platform and with other educators at NCNSP Project Based Learning conferences. Mr. Kite will join Kenan NCNSP Fellows from across the state in presenting a session at the NCNSP Summer Institute in 2013.

Partnered with DPI Mentor Barbara Bissell, Ms. Kochy will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for Math will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum Ms. Kochy will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. Working closely with her mentor, Kenan Fellow Emily Kochy will transform the way English language arts is taught in North Carolina.

Project:
Masterson will work with Dr. Valerie Barlow and Jeanene Martin of WakeMed on “Possibilities in the Healthcare Profession.”

School:
Wakefield High School

District:
Wake County Public School System

Mentors:
Dr. Valerie Barlow and Ylena Sharif, WakeMed

Sponsor:
WakeMed

Project:
Creating a Virtual Library of Common Core Concepts for Site-Based Professional Development-Math

Partnered with DPI Mentor Barbara Bissell, Ms. Matthews will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for Math will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum she will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. Working closely with her mentor, Ms. Matthews will transform the way English language arts is taught in North Carolina.

School:
Lincoln Heights Elementary

District:
Wake County Public School System

Mentor:
Barbara Bissell, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Opportunities in Aviation through Elizabeth City State University

Ms. Mawhiney will experience aviation and aerospace careers. Aviation Science program at Elizabeth City State University is the only four-year aviation education program offered in North Carolina.

School:
Currituck County High School

District:
Currituck County Schools

Mentor:
Orestes Gooden, Elizabeth City State University

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Project:
Interactive Science at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Kenan Fellow John McGuire will become a member of a team of staff and volunteers at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI), a non-profit located on the site of a former NASA satellite tracking station, in order to engage in research at the only radio observatory in North Carolina. He will explore space weather and have an opportunity to monitor solar activity using the optical and Radio JOVE telescopes. Mr. McGuire will xperience earth science through tectonic plate motion research using the Plate Boundary Observatory; weather pattern study using the weather stations; earthquake research using the seismometer in conjunction with others; the earth’s magnetic field using the new magnetometer. After creating interactive student materials related to specific instrumentation as it can be used to meet curriculum objectives, Mr. McGuire will share information about the instrument and data collection resources with visiting student groups.

School:
Waynesville Middle School

District:
Haywood County Schools

Mentors:
Dr. Michael Castelaz and Christi Whitworth, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Mr. McNeil and another Fellow will collaborate with Spirit Aerosystems and Lenoir Community College’s cutting-edge Aerospace Manufacturing and Repair program to explore new job opportunities coming to North Carolina and the skills students will need to qualify for these positions. Partnered with Spirit AeroSystems, he will learn about aerostructure construction techniques, manufacturing processes, composite manufacturing and repair, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. Mr. McNeil will engage in hands-on training at Lenoir Community College intended to teach students design and manufacturing skills critical to a wide range of aerospace careers.A s a Kenan NASA Flight Fellow, Mr. McNeil will develop lessons and activities that not only teach the science and math content knowledge essential for these jobs, but build on current NASA materials to enhance students’ understanding of engineering principles.

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. McPherson will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. McPherson is tasked with supporting NCDPI’s intensive, blended professional development initiative focused on the transition from the current Standard Course of Study to the new Common Core and Essential Standards. This opportunity puts the Kenan Fellow on the cutting edge of North Carolina’s planned implementation of these new standards for all content areas during the 2012-2013 school year.

Project:
Designing Safe Aircraft

Despite major improvements in the technology and infrastructure that make flying safe, even more advances are desperately needed as air traffic multiplies. Ms. Melious will study this topic and bring it to her students.

School:
TW Andrews High School

District:
Guilford County Schools

Mentor:
Dr. John Kizito, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Partnered with a mentor at the North Carolina Center for Global Logistics, Mr. Monson will learn about the many aspects of logistics and develop classroom curriculum that allows students to explore diverse applications of logistics. He will participate in a multifaceted, collaborative project to gain an overview of the field and gain insight into how it can serve as a vehicle for teaching analytical skills and systems thinking in today’s K-12 classroom.

Project:
Teachers Training Teachers: Delivering Innovative Multimedia Curriculum Resources

Ms. Newkirk will partner with consultants at the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to develop teacher training materials to support the implementation of the new Common Core and Essential Standards.

School:
Creekside Elementary

District:
Durham Public Schools

Mentors:
Gregory McKnight and Mary Russell, NC DPI Region 3

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Creating a Virtual Library of Common Core Concepts for Site-Based Professional Development-Math

Partnered with DPI Mentor Barbara Bissell, Ms. Ooten will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers. The Common Core Standards for Math will be implemented in the 2012-13 school year, and the curriculum she will create includes a module of materials that an LEA can use for on-site professional development. The project will involve capturing digital video of excellent instructional delivery of challenging concepts and creating a detailed facilitators’ guide to accompany each video. Working closely with her mentor, she will transform the way English language arts is taught in North Carolina.

School:
Durham School of the Arts

District:
Durham Public Schools

Mentor:
Barbara Bissell, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Teachers Training Teachers: Delivering Innovative Multimedia Curriculum Resources

Ms. Perkins will partner with consultants at the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to develop teacher training materials to support the implementation of the new Common Core and Essential Standards.

School:
Terry Sanford High School

District:
Cumberland County Schools

Mentor:
Donna Albaugh and Dr. Rachel McBroom, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Bring Airplane Manufacturing Into the Classroom

Mr. Scarfpin and another Fellow will collaborate with Spirit Aerosystems and Lenoir Community College’s cutting-edge Aerospace Manufacturing and Repair program to explore new job opportunities coming to North Carolina and the skills students will need to qualify for these positions. Partnered with Spirit AeroSystems, he will learn about aerostructure construction techniques, manufacturing processes, composite manufacturing and repair, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining processes. He will engage in hands-on training at Lenoir Community College intended to teach students design and manufacturing skills critical to a wide range of aerospace careers. A s a Kenan NASA Flight Fellow, he will develop lessons and activities that not only teach the science and math content knowledge essential for these jobs, but build on current NASA materials to enhance students’ understanding of engineering principles.

School:
West Craven Middle School

District:
Craven County Schools

Mentors:
Curtis Rupke and Tom Greenwood, Spirit AeroSystems

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Project:
Teachers Training Teachers: Delivering Innovative Multimedia Curriculum Resources

Ms. Simmons will partner with consultants at the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to develop teacher training materials to support the implementation of the new Common Core and Essential Standards.

School:
Winter Park Elementary

District:
New Hanover County Schools

Mentor:
Dr. Mary Keel and Dr. Robin Smith, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

Project:
Engineering in Aviation In partnership with Craven and Lenoir Community colleges’

Ms. Smith will work with Dr. Fortney and his team to research engineering career pathways and create captivating promotional media and curriculum designed to highlight engineering-related careers.

School:
Newport School

District:
Carteret County Schools

Mentor:
Dr. Bill Fortney, NC State University at Craven Community College

Sponsor:
NASA Flight Fellowship

Project:
Creating a Virtual Library of Common Core Concepts for Site-Based Professional Development-ELA

Partnered with Dr. Julie Joslin, Kenan Fellow Erica Speaks will create engaging curriculum and model instructional practices for North Carolina teachers.

School:
Durant Road Middle School

District:
Wake County Public School System

Mentor:
Dr. Julie Joslin, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

The biotechnology industry is making rapid progress in producing biological products from live cells with applications ranging from life-enhancing drugs to environmental waste removal. Biogen Idec, one of the world’s oldest and largest independent biotechnology companies, is at the forefront of the exciting world of biopharmaceutical discovery, development and manufacturing. As part of her fellowship, Ms. Thomasch will work with a Biogen Idec mentors Shiranthi Jayawickreme and Aeona Wasserman and team to develop curriculum tailored to her specific interests and classroom needs.

Project:
Teachers Training Teachers: Delivering Innovative Multimedia Curriculum Resources

Partnered with North Carolina’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) professional development consultants, Ms. Vaughn will join local North Carolina DPI content specialists and Kenan Fellows from across the state.

School:
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary

District:
Henderson County Schools

Mentors:
Joyce Gardner and Jan King, NC DPI

Sponsor:
NC DPI

As a Kenan Lenovo Fellow, Ms. Woods will collaborate with Sam Morris, and research the current trends in education throughout the world with a particular focus on the educational climate in the United States. As part of this fellowship, she will attend educational forums and meetings, research innovative approaches to education, and publish results on Lenovo’s educational blog and in education journals. The project provides an opportunity to share a broad perspective on education with peer teachers and to develop materials to assist teachers in balancing the demands of mandated curriculum and innovative practices.