TEACHERS AND BUSINESSES THEY PARTNERED WITH
ALLEN ISD SECONDARY TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES WRITTEN BY CATHERINE GREGORY, STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
Allen ISD recently partnered with Workforce Solutions of North Central Texas to provide 23 teachers and counselors the opportunity to work with local businesses and organizations for a summer externship. With the help of Allen Economic Development Corporation, the educators were matched with local industry partners based on areas of instruction and personal interest. Educators spent a total of 24 hours shadowing these business professionals, and they then used their
experience to write a high-quality lesson plan to take their learning into the classroom. “The experiences these teachers gained will have a chance to ignite the spark of curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the connections between classroom learning and the real world,” said Superintendent Dr. Robin Bullock. “As a result, we will be better suited to develop students who will graduate Allen High School academically prepared for their future pursuits.”
Karen Hunnicutt, Allen Economic Development Corporation Greg Burnham, All Metals Fabricating Herschel Sims, Allen Americans Red Lamp Foundation Hariri Thomas, Allen City Lifestyles Emily Rees, Allen Fairview Chamber Stevie Mayberry, Amphenol Fiber Systems Tina Balgemann, Boeing Trebreh Benjamin, Boeing Global Services Kristy Thurman, City of Allen: Environmental Health Lisa Jang, City of Allen: Information Technology Donna Gallagher, City of Allen: Parks & Recreation Jenifer Bosler, Credit Union of Texas Catherine Stolarski, FlexLink Lori Trussell, Friedo Nation Productions Debra Fulton, Gorilla Corporation William Willis, Gorilla Corporation Jackeline Nix, Mayan Technologies Misty Gallo, MD7 John Arrona, MD7 Breanna Stout, MD7 Raul Castillo, MD7 Makenzie Rao, Newline Interactive Annette Head, Total Cyber Solutions
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