Beth Campbell has over 20 years of experience as an educator. She has taught kindergarten and 5th grade, middle school math and science, and is currently teaching Family and Consumer Sciences at the middle school level. She was a 2016-17 Keenan Fellow and is Nationally Board Certified. Her areas of focus include experiential learning, Restorative Practices, and relevant use of digital resources.

Paul Cancellieri started his professional career as a marine biologist before recognizing a passion for teaching. He has spent more than 13 years teaching science and supporting colleagues with educational technology training. In 2013-14, Paul undertook a sabbatical, working for NCCAT and leading a Data Literacy program across the state.

Linda Dion teaches science at Holly Springs High School in Wake County. She is also part of the AP Capstone program as an AP Seminar teacher. She believes in the power of servant leadership and relationships in pursuing open dialogue and growth in her learning community.

Alphonso Donaldson is a high school English teacher in his fifth year at Durham School of the Arts in Durham Public Schools. He is a 2019-2020 Kenan Fellow whose project focused on diversity and equity in teacher leadership. Mr. Donaldson’s commitment to equity in education has been critical to his professional development and his work in public schools to found equity teams for students and staff.   

Shannon Bowman is a seasoned educator who has taught grades 3-8 and is passionate about meeting the needs of students through SEL and Restorative Justice approaches. Her fellowship project was titled Using Statistics to Solve Authentic Problems. Her mentor was Dr. David Banks, director of SAMSI.

Keith Burgess is a middle grades science teacher at Druid Hills Academy in Charlotte, NC. He balances his teaching responsibilities with his duties as a doctoral student at UNC-Charlotte. Keith has received numerous awards for his efforts in providing STEM opportunities to Charlotte students, including the Honeywell Distinguished Science Teacher Award and the Burroughs-Wellcome Career Award for Science and Math Teachers. He was a member of the 2019-2020 Kenan Fellowship cohort.

Amanda Clapp teaches middle grades science at the Catamount School, Western Carolina University’s laboratory school. She is currently completing a second master’s in STEM Education at WCU, and is a 2021 recipient of the Career Award for Science and Mathematics Teachers.

Dr. Jamie Lathan is a secondary social studies teacher who received his Ph.D. in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill. A National Board Certified teacher, he has worked with high school students of diverse abilities and backgrounds during his nearly 20-year career. He is a 2019-20 Kenan Fellow and currently serves as an Instructor of Humanities and the Dean of Distance Education and Extended Programs at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. 

Karen McPherson has been teaching since 2003 and is currently Curriculum & Instructional Management Coordinator with Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. She has received numerous awards including 2017-18 Teacher of the Year for Camden County High School and District Teacher of the Year for Camden County Schools.

Sheronica Braswell Sharp is a former middle grades math and social studies teacher.  She is currently a digital literacy coach in Wilson County Schools, and is a 2020 #IamCS Ambassador and a recipient of the Burroughs Wellcome PRISM grant. 

Shane Barry is a science teacher in Wake County Public Schools. He has been teaching for 10 years, and in 2017 he was named Athens Drive Teacher of the Year. He has a degree in civil engineering from NC State, and he worked as a field engineer on the Pentagon Renovation project prior to becoming an educator.

Tiffani Craig teaches physics and biology at Holly Springs High School in Wake County Public Schools. She is a SEED Fellow, a MARC Scholar, and serves as the advisor of her school’s Aerospace & Engineering Club for students.

Taylor Waters, a 2019-20 Kenan Fellow, is a 4th grade teacher at B.T. Bullock Elementary School in Lee County Schools. Her fellowship was supported by Fidelity Investments.

Christie Frederick is a 2019-20 Kenan Fellow. She teaches in Wayne County Schools. Her fellowship was supported by the Wayne County Farm Bureau, NC Farm Bureau and NC Pork Council.

Erin Fisher taught middle and high school science for 10 years. She is passionate about building community partnerships, and is a National Board Certified Teacher. In 2017, she was received the Outstanding Educator Award (9-16) from the NC SMT Center. She now serves as an implementation specialist
for ImplementEd.