My Kenan Journey this summer was simply unforgettable.

The professional advancement at NCCAT taught me how to relax and reflect while learning new trends in teaching and learning.  I am ready for “augmented reality” science projects this coming school year. I am also ready to share everything I learned from NCCAT to my colleagues especially to the new and beginning teachers. I thought that the augmented reality session challenged me to flip my science class into a virtual reality class.

The professional advancement in Raleigh gave me more insights about generation crossroads that are working together in the school system. I thought that the “Boomers”, “X” and “Millennial” are the best “mix and match” of educators for the “Gen Z”. Likewise, aside from the generation gap, I also learned that culture definitely matters.

Most of all, my externship at the Southern Regional Area Health Education Center or SR-AHEC was a great avenue for me to learn real-world health science. I learned that health literacy is important in medical science. I also learned that limited health literacy is associated with poor health outcomes. With my real-world STEM and real-world health science experiences at SR-AHEC, I am ready to bring real-world STEM curriculum in my class.