After years of watching education evolved from the business of educating to something much more convoluted, I was ready to be out.  As a result of desperation, I began seeking PD’s to give me that mental strength to finish out the year.  In attending a workshop at the Museum of Science in Raleigh, I spoke to an inspirational pair of young ladies who did an awesome job listening to me vent my frustrations and pointed me in the direction of the Kenan program.  Their presentation of the program blew me away.  My first thought was how this program could have remained such a secret for this long.   I never heard of this program.  Why was this kept a secret for so long?  I had enormous trepidations; it just sounded too good to be true.

This Kenan partnership made perfect sense; finally an organization that respected the role of teachers and how integral we are in disseminating information to our students.   This experience has renewed my faith in myself and what I bring to the learning experience of young individuals.  I feel rejuvenated and empowered and just might be hanging around in the classroom for a few more years.  Thanks Kenan!