The last week of my Internship with UNCC – College of Computing and Informatics, was filled with wonderful interviews (conversations) with some AMAZING people. I was able to talk to them about how to prepare students for the wonderful word of Computing. I fully understand the importance of getting my students ready for the next level. While I am… Read more »
Looking back at the year… Have a progressed to where I had hoped? Have a become the leader that the training provided? Has a spirit of leadership blossomed within me? A simple answer… YES! This experience has moved me from leading in the background to understanding that my voice should be heard from anywhere in the room. I am an… Read more »
Summer is over, school is in full motion. I am breathing…. Over the summer, I have experienced many life changing events, the death of a loved one, the birth of a new grandchild, a wedding, and two extremely profound professional developments. Being pulled into so many directions, with so little time to reflect. The most profound moment for me,… Read more »
So today I did a thing… I created a logo (for another PD assignment). I was very interesting to use the program and really think about what I wanted my logo to LOOK like. The connection however was very easy as I had already completed my statement this summer. It is so exhilarating when things come together! LaLeza Yorn –… Read more »
I was pulling up to my school today and got the news– Congratulations! “Your Donors Choose Project got funded!”. I am beyond excited. My students will be able to experience technology on a whole new level and will be able to go to different places without having to worry about finances! While this is a virtual experience… it will be… Read more »
Working with this outstanding group has given me insight to many careers and opportunities located right on the campus of UNCC. During the first week of my internship I was able to meet an array of wonderful people from Communications to gaming professors. In the first week I acquired information that will help my students learn the importance of communication and… Read more »
This was the best 1st day ever! I really enjoyed my first day with UNCC – CCI. My mentors made me feel welcome and are a wealth of information. I am so excited to work with them to help students learn and unleash their potential.
For the first week of this learning opportunity, I was asked to go beyond my self imposed limitations. I was asked to stretch. TEAMWORK was the focus for me. I plan to use the Wonderful Wednesday Scavenger hunt to introduce students to the Enrichment Team and concepts that will be taught for the semester. Not only was it fun and… Read more »
My first Blog…. I was extremely excited to arrive at NCCAT for the first training. I wanted to make sure I arrived timely because that is what leaders do. I signed in and got organized. Despite having lost my father only 2 week ago, I knew I needed to do a great job. I am hoping to recharge my leadership… Read more »
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