So yea it has been a while! I completely forgot about posting! Life has been moving fast and furious and I got distracted.
So what has been going on? When last I posted I was in Florida. I went home to grab my winter gear that didn't make it into my suitcase on the move here. My suitcases were packed full but really light because sweaters do not weigh much. I also exercised my civic duties and voted at home. Because I am a fellow this year my residence does not actually change, so back to Florida I went. I got to go to the beach a couple times and warm up before heading back to the cold fall weather.
I got home on Tuesday and headed out on Thursday to the National Science Teacher's Association meeting in New Orleans. I had a poster session on Friday sharing Literacy and STEAM as well as the place based lessons I have been working on. I met many teachers who were excited about the free activities I provided for them. Several other fellows were also at the conference working booths for their placements. It was a quick trip, I headed back home Friday after my session so I didn't get to spend much time at the conference. But I was very impressed with one of the other poster session groups. I had seen their work listed in the app and made a point to stop by and talk to them. Shared Waters is an organization that worked with schools and universities to develop lesson plans and activities that help teachers cover standards about water, that also inspire kids to learn more. The project provided kits to support teachers in creating engaging lessons that use the school community and neighborhood in investigating water sources and issues within the ecosystem. After investigating, learning, and working together students build their own action research project to learn more about the water where they live. I love the process and hands on learning that students experience and the support given to teachers through the curriculum design. I highly recommend checking out their work!
Sunday I went to Monticello with two of the Capitol Hill Fellows. We explored Jefferson's home and the history then went to a concert at the University of Virginia that honored the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to see Jefferson. It was a great concert!
Back in DC Congress is back in session, so it is a busy time at the office. We are working on getting new bills and letters organized, through counsel, gaining support from stakeholders, and finding cosponsors. I am deep in continuing my research into teacher certification for military spouses, AI in education, and the STEM Workforce pipeline. I have gotten feedback about grants for transportation for field trips to get kids out into the world so they can learn outside the four walls of the classroom.
Our Fellows had a day of learning at the United States Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. We spent the day learning about what the USGS does, how they work with other federal agencies to determine what is in our ground, how it can be used, and look at the supply chain issues around our country. USGS- it's not just about rocks!
I have another busy week of hearings, meetings, and research ahead. I have a few webinars set up too. One of my favorite things about this fellowship is having time to learn, seek out information, and build my understanding of education, government, and relationships.
Hour of Code is coming up so I am working on building offline and online coding activities that I will post next week! Hope everyone has a great week! Stay warm my friends.
So what has been going on? When last I posted I was in Florida. I went home to grab my winter gear that didn't make it into my suitcase on the move here. My suitcases were packed full but really light because sweaters do not weigh much. I also exercised my civic duties and voted at home. Because I am a fellow this year my residence does not actually change, so back to Florida I went. I got to go to the beach a couple times and warm up before heading back to the cold fall weather.
I got home on Tuesday and headed out on Thursday to the National Science Teacher's Association meeting in New Orleans. I had a poster session on Friday sharing Literacy and STEAM as well as the place based lessons I have been working on. I met many teachers who were excited about the free activities I provided for them. Several other fellows were also at the conference working booths for their placements. It was a quick trip, I headed back home Friday after my session so I didn't get to spend much time at the conference. But I was very impressed with one of the other poster session groups. I had seen their work listed in the app and made a point to stop by and talk to them. Shared Waters is an organization that worked with schools and universities to develop lesson plans and activities that help teachers cover standards about water, that also inspire kids to learn more. The project provided kits to support teachers in creating engaging lessons that use the school community and neighborhood in investigating water sources and issues within the ecosystem. After investigating, learning, and working together students build their own action research project to learn more about the water where they live. I love the process and hands on learning that students experience and the support given to teachers through the curriculum design. I highly recommend checking out their work!
Sunday I went to Monticello with two of the Capitol Hill Fellows. We explored Jefferson's home and the history then went to a concert at the University of Virginia that honored the 200th anniversary of Lafayette's visit to see Jefferson. It was a great concert!
Back in DC Congress is back in session, so it is a busy time at the office. We are working on getting new bills and letters organized, through counsel, gaining support from stakeholders, and finding cosponsors. I am deep in continuing my research into teacher certification for military spouses, AI in education, and the STEM Workforce pipeline. I have gotten feedback about grants for transportation for field trips to get kids out into the world so they can learn outside the four walls of the classroom.
Our Fellows had a day of learning at the United States Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. We spent the day learning about what the USGS does, how they work with other federal agencies to determine what is in our ground, how it can be used, and look at the supply chain issues around our country. USGS- it's not just about rocks!
I have another busy week of hearings, meetings, and research ahead. I have a few webinars set up too. One of my favorite things about this fellowship is having time to learn, seek out information, and build my understanding of education, government, and relationships.
Hour of Code is coming up so I am working on building offline and online coding activities that I will post next week! Hope everyone has a great week! Stay warm my friends.
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