WCU Teacher Leaders Spotlights
Robotics in the Classroom
Look out for robots invading classrooms in Buncombe County, thanks to the efforts of Chris Cutshall, Lead AIG facilitator. Chris has gained an interest in using robotics since the district's AIG department was challenged to incorporate more STEAM into their...
Making Memories
At Canton Middle School in Haywood County, 3rd year teacher, Kayleigh McAlister is leading in innovation with teaching and learning in her 7th grade Language Arts classroom. Kayleigh is a former graduate of Western Carolina University, and currently a graduate...
When Technology Meets the Outdoors (classroom)
Infusing technology into teaching and learning has become a daily component in Austin Hedden’s Science classes at Hayesville High School. A former graduate of Western Carolina University (Middle Grades Education- math and science) and more recently, Clemson...
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