2013 Fellows and Mentors

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. He will share his newfound knowledge and experiences with students by creating relevant classroom curriculum that aligns with state and national standards. Mr. Huskey will provide insight into how relevant workplace challenges can be incorporated into authentic classroom lessons. Additionally, he will develop relationships that extend beyond the military base. Kenan Fellow Daniel Huskey will participate in a hands-on, team environment working on complex engineering and science projects

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 to help develop blended teacher training supporting effective delivery of the new Common Core and Essential Standards. Ms. Jones 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.

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. Mr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy will join Kenan NCNSP Fellows from across the state in presenting a session at the NCNSP Summer Institute in 2013.

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.

Under the direction of WakeMed doctors, administrators and support staff, Kenan Fellow Whitney Masterson will learn essential skills and responsibilities to be successful both in and out of the clinical setting. She'll experience the dynamic hospital work environment while interacting with WakeMed staff, observing patient care and attending management meetings. Ms. Masterson will Spend five weeks with Wake County’s largest healthcare provider and enrich her interest and understanding of providing quality healthcare. She'll explore and learn about the world of innovative healthcare and the delicate balance between technology and the need for compassionate patient care. She will use her newly acquired knowledge to create engaging curriculum materials that clearly articulate the career possibilities for students and show the connections between curriculum standards and the many high demand healthcare careers awaiting students beyond high school.

Kenan Fellow Kimberly Mawhiney will experience aviation and aerospace careers through field trips and job shadowing as she works with her Mentor and 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.