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Mountains to Sea Scholars visit the Outer Banks

Apr 4, 2024

Mountains to Sea Institute connects K-12 educators and environmental science experts

RALEIGH, N.C.⸺On an overcast afternoon last December, 18 K-12 educators from eastern North Carolina and two pre-service undergrads from N.C. State University’s College of Education gathered outside the Walnut Creek Wetland Center to build a model of a climate-resilient city using cardboard, egg cartons and other recyclable materials. This exercise marked the conclusion of a…
Male fruit fly (Drosophila Melanogaster) on a blade of grass

Mar 25, 2024

Teacher Innovator Spotlight: Christine Sudzina’s inquiry-based learning unit on the life cycle of fruit flies ignites students’ curiosity in science

CHAPEL HILL, N.C.⸺Over six weeks, students in Christine Sudzina Schut’s classroom at Culbreth Middle School with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools observed the life cycle of fruit flies through stereoscopes. The seventh-graders learned the research lab technique of inducing a chill coma in fruit flies for observation. They recorded their observations in data tables and discussed…
Mount Kilimanjaro Summit

Mar 21, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Alicia D’joi climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and found parallels to teaching on her way down

Our Alumni Spotlight Series showcases how Kenan Fellows make a difference in their schools, districts, and communities. Alicia D’joi, a 2022-23 Kenan Fellow, is a Career Technology Education (CTE) and PLTW teacher at J.M. Alexander Middle School in Huntersville. Currently, in her ninth year of teaching, D’joi has achieved numerous milestones. These include being selected…

Feb 22, 2024

Alphonso Donaldson on how performing ‘Othello’ can help students prepare for the AP Exam

Our Alumni Spotlight Series showcases how Kenan Fellows make a difference in their schools, districts and communities. Alphonso Donaldson, a 2019-20 Kenan Fellow, teaches high school English at the Durham School of the Arts with Durham Public Schools. His fellowship was supported by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.  Donaldson has been teaching for 24 years and…
Angela Ramey Peel takes a selfie with her students.

Feb 9, 2024

The Power of Storytelling in the Classroom: Angela Ramey Peel’s innovative approach to engaging students in math and science

Kenan Fellows plan and execute inventive lessons that ignite students’ curiosity, prompt critical thinking and involve them in inquiry-based learning. Our Teacher Innovator Spotlight showcases a Kenan Fellow making noteworthy contributions in their classrooms and inspiring students to contribute towards shaping a better future. This month, we highlight Angela Ramey Peel who uses storytelling to…