Last week Underwood took 105 third grades on a field trip to UL (Underwriters Laboratories). The kids had wonderful time and this is how one student captured his experience: Underwriters Laboratories Posted on March 14, 2016 On March 11, 2016 the 3rd grade went to Underwriters Laboratories. When we got there we went to the pool first. The pool is were… Read more »
February first I introduced my “Kenan” inspired elective to sixteen eager students. We met and discussed the value of testing things for safety. Based on my internship at UL (Underwriter’s Laboratory) I learned about water safety as I saw UL test full immersion suits and life jackets. Spending a lot of time with wireless technology testing helped me see the… Read more »
It is hard to believe that we are half way through the 2015-16 school year. My enthusiasm for teaching is energized thanks in part to my Kenan experience. Getting a chance to work with my students on STEM activities has been inspiring for me as a teacher and the kids are so excited on STEM days. I am committed… Read more »
This month brought the final Professional Advancement Institutes (PA) for my Kenan Fellowship. The final Institute was empowering, we were able to interact with two members of the legislature and had an opportunity to ask questions to the panelists from NC SPIN. It is very empowering to be in a room of great educators who are passionate about their profession…. Read more »
Today’s students are moving beyond the basics and embracing the 4C’s — “super skills” for the 21st century! The Four C’s include: Communication Sharing thoughts, questions, ideas, and solutions Collaboration Working together to reach a goal — putting talent, expertise, and smarts to work Critical Thinking Looking at problems in a new way, linking learning across subjects & disciplines Creativity… Read more »
The school year is up and running. I have spent the last few weeks getting my classroom ready for students. It is always important for me to make the room look exciting, bright, cheerful and safe. I want my new students to be excited by the learning environment they are about to enter. This year my theme is Underwood Laboratories…. Read more »
The end of the internship has arrived and I am sad to say goodbye to my new friends at Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The people I have met are all so impressive. I think one of the most important observations made during my time at UL was their passion for the greater good and ensuring a safer world. The UL employees I… Read more »
Promoting the love of science and new learning is going be a big part of the deliverable that Underwood Elementary School will gain from my summer camp experience. Each day I am working out the details of a new elective for the Underwood community, it will focus on the engineering process water and fire. I also want to express gratitude and appreciation… Read more »
It is time to do the “safety dance” because there is a product coming from this fantastic internship. This week I met with someone from WCPSS magnet office for curriculum writing. She and I discussed the creation of a 3-5 elective based off of this experience. We talked about what the focus might be and how to write a proposal… Read more »
A highly effective method of classroom management is Conscious Discipline (CD). Getting to attend a training in Florida with founder Becky Bailey was unique opportunity for me a few years ago. One of the important learnings is that children need to feel safe in order to move their brain from its survival state to the executive… Read more »
