When I first applied for this fellowship I thought about how much this could enhance my teaching and the connections I could make in our state. I knew there would be presenting workshops and leading meetings, but I wasn’t initially thinking I would be picked for engineering in kindergarten. Once I was asked to interview for this position I could see tons of possibilities.

Now after meeting with our mentors I see there is so much that I could do that I can do, but I will have to pull in the reigns a touch. My expectations are changing. The primary focus is no longer about how I can improve but how I can expand my student’s knowledge and increase their exposure to the engineering industry. So I have to rely heavily on my mentor’s help and guidance to make sure I present these ideas in the appropriate and correct manner for my students. It needs to be fun, easy to understand and make real-world connections. I will also need the support of our team with Kenan Fellows to make sure the lessons I plan are quality lessons that can benefit more than just my class. It will be a long journey, but an exciting one for my students and me!