My internship is allowing me to experience the many facets of innovation — from early ideas to market launch. I am looking at construction projects and lots of data to help a new sales team find customers. I am looking at patents and new products to see how they could be integrated into a material for buildings. I am thinking… Read more »
My wonderful mentor, Lee Clark-Sellers and me at PlyGem. I need to add some pictures of some of the cool products, but that will be at a later date.
When I teach states of matter to elementary school kids we investigate the 3 main categories: Solid, Liquid, and Gas. A gas takes up the space/area that it is given. A liquid takes the shape of the container it is in. A solid does not change it’s shape. Well, there is a new (2006) technology called self-healing materials. Here is… Read more »
I am so excited to have the opportunity to be a Kenan Fellow for many reasons: 1. I love to be a learner. 2. I’m excited to get kids excited about STEM in elementary school. 3. I have more questions than answers. 4. I enjoy collaborative learning. 5. Thinking all the time! I will teach third grade at Washington GT Elementary… Read more »
I just love working with Lee at PlyGem. I have learned so much in just a few days. I appreciate that she opens her office and projects for me to be a part of. There are always several things going on at once. I constantly think about how I can prepare elementary school kids to be innovative. They need to think…. Read more »
Last week was spent in the mountains of Western North Carolina at NCCAT. This was my third visit to NCCAT. It was so comfortable to be in the conference center and the residence. I have always enjoyed my stay at NCCAT because I can focus on what I was working on. I’ve always made strong friendships at NCCAT too. I… Read more »
I am excited to be a Kenan Fellow. I have heard amazing stories from friends and colleagues who have gone through the fellowship. I was encouraged by them to apply for the program. And here I am, ready to go on this journey. My internship is with PlyGem in Cary, NC. I know that I will learn a lot about… Read more »
Yes, I say that to my children and my students. You don’t know if you like it until you try it. Today, I did something new. During our PD at NCCAT the fellows went white water rafting. I was a bit apprehensive at first. But boy, was it fun! The water was crystal clear, freezing cold, and just the right… Read more »
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