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Pinnacle Teacher Earns Kenan Fellowship with Meta Support to Boost STEM

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Kenan Fellows participate in professional development during the Summer Institute

Dec 15, 2025

NC Teachers Inspired and Rejuvenated After Summer PD

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Surrounded by the picturesque North Carolina mountains, 29 teachers from across the state gathered in late June for a week that promised and delivered professional growth and a sense of belonging. The 2025–26 cohort of the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership gathered June 23–27, 2025, at the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) for…
Airplane in the sky

Sep 24, 2025

Lessons from Industry: High School Science Teacher Brings Lessons from Honda Aviation to the Classroom

Through three-week immersions with business and community partners, Kenan Fellows gain firsthand knowledge of how academic concepts connect to regional career opportunities for students. In this series, Kenan Fellows share what they learned, how it will shape their teaching, and the skills students need to thrive in a rapidly changing workforce. This week, we are…
Group photo of 2025-26 Kenan Fellows

Jul 2, 2025

Summer Institute Empowers Kenan Fellows to Lead and Inspire

CULLOWHEE, N.C. — Surrounded by the picturesque North Carolina mountains, 29 teachers from across the state gathered in late June for a week that promised and delivered professional growth and a sense of belonging. The 2025–26 cohort of the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership gathered June 23–27 at the N.C. Center for the Advancement…
Electric power meter measuring power usage. Watt hour electric meter measurement tool.

May 16, 2025

Kenan Fellows Initiative to Spark Student Interest in Energy Careers

RALEIGH, N.C.⸺Nine K-12 educators from eight North Carolina districts have been awarded Kenan Fellowships to spearhead a clean energy workforce development initiative. Supported by the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality, this program equips teachers to help students enhance their STEM skills and introduce them to career opportunities within this vital sector. Investing in Educator Leadership…
Colorful robotic kit revealing mechanical components, highlighting hands-on learning potential for young technology enthusiasts in vibrant educational environment

May 15, 2025

Pinnacle Teacher Earns Kenan Fellowship with Meta Support to Boost STEM

FOREST CITY, N.C. –Jeny Keeter, a teacher at Pinnacle Elementary School, has been awarded a prestigious Kenan Fellowship to elevate STEM education within her school district.  This initiative marks Meta’s sixth consecutive year of support for the Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership at N.C. State University underscores Meta’s long-standing commitment to fostering industry-education partnerships…