Category Archives: NC Politics

Eyes Wide Open

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My eyes are wide open.  My conversations with peers include more conversations about how we can change the overall state of education.  I always knew the importance of collaboration but I have learned how to improve this process through my Kenan Fellowship. I collaborate with peers as often as I can and talk about ways we can improve educational policy…. Read more »

Preparing for Positive Change in Education through Kenan Professional Development

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The institute that I found most valuable during my Kenan Fellow professional development were the session held in Cullowhee, NC.  This professional development was most valuable because I was provided with specific skills, strategies and tools that I could implement in my classroom. Also, the opportunity to learn away from home and build relationships with my cohort was an amazing… Read more »

Kenan Fellows….Inspiring My Ever-Evolving Role as an Educator!

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My experience as a Kenan Fellow has not changed my outlook on education;it has provided me with the tools to continue developing my ever-evolving teaching style. Primarily, at the first professional development session held in Cullowee, I learned about new instructional tools and concepts that I may use to engage my students. These sessions were extremely powerful because I was… Read more »