Author: Linnea Gibson

Big Idea Week I used the term “week” very loosely. We began at the end of January encouraging students to be problem finders. They developed wonder walls in the classroom to brainstorm ideas of problems that need to be solved

Being a Kenan Fellow is such an honor, it is a privilege, and a mark of leadership and skill. As a part of Kenan Fellows, I have grown as an educator and professional. 5 ways Kenan Fellows has impacted me:

As a part of Bayer Crop Science this summer, I feel as thought I had 40 different mentors. Each and every individual that took time to speak with us, truly made an impact and taught me something I didn’t know

While participating in professional development through Kenan Fellows at NCCAT, we were charged to identify additional professional development to further our own learning, whether it is related to our internship or another interest/area for growth. At that time, my mind

Six weeks into the school year and it has been a complete whirlwind. Between beautification projects, presenting professional development, screaming the new magnet theme, meeting with grade levels, working with partnerships, coaching/training for Summer STEM, curriculum development, and best of

I previously posted about challenging Challenge Based Learning. Now I am simple struggling with challenges. As I reflect on my summer of learning, I am now beginning the school year excited, full of ideas, and eager to share all I

That is what my fellowship has been to me. Such an amazing event that is launching how I think about the content that we teach. This opportunity provided real world context as well as a broadened understanding of the importance of

  “Having a whole day to connect with and learn from other educators is really refreshing – especially right before we start the new year!”                    “We got tons of new ideas

Describe at least one way you can connect your summer internship experience to your classroom curriculum.  Also, share and respond to at least three posts. As a curriculum coordinator, I cannot wait to connect every grade level to what I

My official last day at Bayer — so bittersweet! After just finishing a week of SummerSTEM coaching and training over 40 WCPSS educators in STEM & PBL, a couple days back at school, and now a day full of science,