Words cannot describe how honored and excited I am to be a Kenan Fellow in the years 2015-2016. When I was asked the question, “Describe how being a Kenan Fellow could elevate your teaching career,” I had trouble answering. I know that being a Kenan Fellow is going to help me become a better teacher in a variety of different ways. In my first week of being a Kenan Fellow, I have already made valuable relationships with colleagues, received relevant and meaningful professional development, and feel very empowered to make the changes that I would like to see in education.

           So this might make you ask the question, “Why do you have trouble answering how being a Kenan Fellows could elevate your teaching career?” Let me try to explain. In my first week of being at Kenan Fellows, I met at all types of former Kenan Fellows. Some are piloting programs for their district, some are running professional developments, and some are involved in Student Discover programs that contribute to post doctoral research. Furthermore, some previous Kenan Fellows are masters of augmented reality, some use gamification in their classrooms, and some are professionals at leading the way to BYOD.

          Okay, now I might be better at answering the question. “Describe how being a Kenan Fellow could elevate your teaching career?” I have only been a Kenan Fellow for one week, and I know that the opportunities are endless. My Kenan Fellows internship will be what I make of it, and I plan to make the most of it! By the end of my internship, I plan to implement a PBL that is interdisciplinary and will incorporate more 21st century skills into my classroom. I would also love the opportunity to be a Kenan Fellow for life and present my new skills and talents at conferences in the future.

Watch out world, the class of 2015 through 2016 Kenan Fellows plan to be shaking up the education system for the better!

2015-2016 Kenan Fellows

2015-2016 Students Discover Kenan Fellows