[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl3vxEudif8&w=420&h=315] One cannot discuss the changes undergone as a Kenan fellow without at least giving a nod to the late David Bowie. As he says in his song Changes: I watch the ripples change their size But never leave the stream Of warm impermanence and So the days float through my eyes But still the days seem the same… Read more »
As teachers, we know the value of providing excellent mentors for our students but we often find ourselves pigeon-holed in terms of making such connections for ourselves. Sure, we have our coworkers and fellow department members and, of course, we have to do our required annual professional development sessions/activities, but these connections and activities typically don’t challenge us to think… Read more »
I have spoken with a lot of individuals about my Kenan experience since being accepted into the program and attending the three Professional Advancement Institutes. And, I always come back to the same response to their questions: Kenan has been the most valuable professional development experience I have ever undertaken both as a teacher and as a professional, in general. For… Read more »
One of the lessons I learned many years ago after I started teaching is the importance of continuing to be a lifelong learner myself. As a CTE teacher, it is critical to one’s career to know that the material and curriculum we teach changes quickly and typically more frequently than most other educational areas. Technology constantly progresses and to help our… Read more »
It is hard for me to believe that most of the cohorts in this fellowship have only spent a single week together. Friendships were formed and bonds created among the members of this truly amazing group! Over the course of the week, we spent the time talking, learning, experiencing and laughing together. While each of the cohorts is involved in… Read more »
