The Kenan Fellowship Partnerships are crucial. Without these, I  do not know how the summer externships would exist. Without the externship, I think the fellowship would just be a networking opportunity. Don’t get me wrong, the networking opportunity is an excellent part. But the externship sets Kenan apart from other fellowship programs.

Speaking from experience…

NCSLA fellowship – main focuses are networking and advocacy.
NSF RET fellowship – main focus is on teacher as researcher and curriculum development.

Kenan fellowship – A trifecta! Networking, teacher research, and curriculum development!

Kenan partnerships are integral to this fellowship.

All three of the Kenan professional development sessions recharged me on my journey as an educator. Super opportunity to network, absolutely! But beyond networking was the development of a realm of support as I tried all the new and wonderful things I learned during professional development.

I am wondering if I would have dared to try these new things without the feeling of support from my fellow fellows. I am certain I would not have discovered them.

In addition to networking, all of the Kenan presenters were timely, engaging, and inspirational. I truly enjoyed our last session on advocacy. What a great opportunity for me to meet and listen to those involved in our state’s politics.