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May 15, 2025 News, news release

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Pinnacle Teacher Earns Kenan Fellowship with Meta Support to Boost STEM

By Amneris Solano 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...

May 13, 2025 News, news release

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Robeson Teacher to Gain Energy Industry Knowledge with Lumbee River EMC

By Amneris Solano PEMBROKE, N.C. — Sarah Griffin-Greene, a STEM teacher at Rowland-Norment Elementary School and the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year for the Public Schools of Robeson...

September 5, 2024 News, news release

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Alumni Spotlight: David Glenn ‘24 leads STEM education for DoD STARBASE Wilmington

By Amneris Solano Our Alumni Spotlight series highlights the contributions of Kenan Fellows, showcasing their significant roles in schools, districts and communities. This month, we feature David Glenn,...

August 6, 2024 News, news release

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Teacher Innovator: Janice West ‘24 infuses whimsy into high school science lessons

By Amneris Solano BENSON, N.C.⸺Janice West’s science classroom at West Johnston High School is a vibrant space filled with thriving plants and active animal tanks. Amid this lively...

July 22, 2024 News, news release

Kenan Fellow Trey Nichols works with a student on a clean energy lesson.

Kenan Fellows create cross-district clean energy lessons for K-12 NC schools

By Amneris Solano RALEIGH, N.C.⸺Pitt County Schools STEM Educator Jason Wade injected a dash of drama when he implemented his middle grades Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit on renewable...

June 5, 2024 News, news release

Western NC teachers awarded Kenan fellowships to advance STEM education thanks to Meta support

By Amneris Solano FOREST CITY, N.C. –Two K-12 educators from Western North Carolina have been selected for Kenan Fellowships to elevate STEM education in their school districts. Adam...