A teacher is a person who provides instruction or education and is a life long learner. A role model of what it means to be inquisitive and curious. As a Kenan Fellow it is important that we are collaborative learner, willing to share what we know and learn from others. My goal with this internship is to share my new… Read more »
I have been teaching at Underwood Elementary School for nine years. I wanted this Kenan Fellows position so that I could promote science as a career choice. Children too often see scientists as men in lab coats and microscopes. I want to show them that there are so many different kinds of scientists. That science is the future for our… Read more »
I had been worried about a white water rafting trip since the day I received my Kenan Fellows acceptance letter. My family and co-workers encouraged me and told me it would be fun! My heart believed them, but my head was a nervous wreck. I’m not a risk taker, I’m not a swimmer, but I signed the paper… Read more »
I guess it is important for people to know who I am. In reverse chronological order, I am a Kenan Fellow class of 2015-16 working with Underwriters Laboratories to bring “real world” science back to Underwood Elementary School. I was named Teacher of the Year at Underwood in 2014-2015, which really allowed me an opportunity to reflect on my life… Read more »
I was excited to set myself up for a new learning experience and hopefully set myself up as a leader in my school. My Underwood community is so invested in their children and our school as a whole. I wanted to bring more Underwood pride to our school by developing a new science experience. I also want to bring some… Read more »
It is time to begin a new adventure; a professional journey meant to help me evolve as a teacher. I feel incredibly lucky to have been chosen to be a Kenan Fellow. This opportunity is going to allow me a chance to experience science in the field at Underwriters Laboratories, UL. Last week I went to UL for my first… Read more »
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