I stumbled into this program just like, ‘Alice in Wonderland’, where I did not know what I was getting into. In the  initial interview I was asked some questions about my style of teaching and what I was going to do.  I still did not have any clue as to what I was getting into. I thought, ‘Oh just another long PD opportunity’.  I was astonished when I learnt what all the program delivered.

I started last week at the NC State Raleigh location, and was exposed to a whole list of terms and terminologies that sounded like a foreign language. I was very intimidated and concerned as to what I had led myself in.  The first week experience was daunting, but challenging.   I was amazed as to what ‘Nano Technology’ meant and its implications on the Health Care industry.  I really felt that I had stepped into the  Futuristic Nano World and I could go and explore and learn, not to mention how little I know about this field of science.

This week I am in Cullowee, NC at the NCCAT facility and I am exited and awed by the information and invaluable information that is presented so far.  What do I expect from the KFP program? Let me see…..,

First and foremost, meet people from different disciplines and experience who will teach me to incorporate all that I learn into my math curriculum, when I go back to school in the fall.

Secondly, how to use cutting edge technology in the classroom effectively  so that students get exited to learn and explore new ideas and information. I really like to ‘Wow” my students about the math that they are learning.

Third, use the information given on Nano Technology, and understand it to an extent where I feel very comfortable talking about it to my students and peers.  I need to know that it is alright to ask questions, and I have a lot, especially, since I am not a Science teacher. So far the Kenan presenters have made me feel very very comfortable asking questions and letting me know that all questions are important to them.  I see the passion in their eyes when they talk about how much they want us to learn and enjoy doing that.

Lastly, I need KFP, to support me throughout this year, when I am actually presenting a lesson, providing resources about the information and technologies that I have learnt here.  KFP is an opportunity that will be an exiting journey to travel on.  Even though I have been teaching for several years,  and have been through various PD workshops, this is going to best PD program that I will ever participate in.  I look forward in anticipation of where all this is going to lead me, inspire me and make me a better teacher.