When you teach 170 students in 6 classes each day, you’re bound to experience many moments where the lightbulb finally goes off for a student. For me, this is most special when seen in my most challenging class. This particular class has a very interesting cast of characters. They are often unmotivated and uninterested in science concepts. This is in large part… Read more »
The KFP experience has definitely made a impact on me as an educator and as a person. Generally, I am quite introverted but definitely come alive and am very vocal within my classroom and with my students. Within this school year, I have seen myself begin to speak up much more within faculty meetings and be more outspoken about the… Read more »
Throughout the Kenan process the most valuable resource is definitely the Fellow-Mentor relationship. I had the honor of working with microbiologist Dr. Julia Stevens in the Genomics Lab of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. While Julia was my primary mentor, we also had Dr. Julie Urban working in the lab with us most days. Both Julie and Julia… Read more »
During the KFP process, one of the most valuable components is the inclusion of three Professional Advancement Institutes throughout the year. During the institutes, we were able to discuss various topics that impact our lives as educators both in and outside of the classroom. Topics ranged from incorporating technology into the classroom to discussing decisions made by politicians and lawmakers that… Read more »