My Kenan Fellowship will change the way I teach by being able to explain and show my students what I experienced this summer at NC State’s FREEDM Systems Center. Instead of just speaking about examples of engineering projects, I can explain my first-hand account of my summer with electrical engineers who are working to change the way our energy grid works. My projects will be more relevant and students will be able to make connections between what they are doing in my classes and the real-life applications. Having spent my entire life from student to teacher in the field of education, I have only learned about the real-world. This summer allowed me to witness how scientists and engineers are actually shaping our future and will directly benefit my students!