The Center for Excellence in Education Holds Teacher Workshops in Virginia

MCLEAN, Va. - Nov. 1, 2019 - PRLog -- The Center for Excellence in Education's (CEE) Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP)– with sponsorship from Amgen Foundation, Boeing, Chevron, Citadel Global Equities, Arnold and Kay Clejan Charitable Foundation, Epic Systems Corporation, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Lockheed Martin, Micron Technology, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, Parker-Hannifin, TE Connectivity, Thagard Foundation, Unum, the Virginia Department of Higher Education, Vulcan Materials, and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation – held cost-free professional enrichment sessions for middle and high school teachers across the state of Virginia during the month of September.

"Thanks to our sponsors, CEE is currently engaged with teachers in seven states, including Virginia, offering professional development for teachers to build the U.S. workforce," said Joann DiGennaro, President of CEE.

Teacher Roundtables were held in the Shenandoah Valley on September 10 and in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on September 24. Teacher Roundtables are forums to connect industry and academic representatives with teachers to create awareness of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career fields, the job skills required, and opportunities for their students to explore STEM subjects and career paths.

Attendees in the Shenandoah Valley Teacher Roundtable were in for a surprise. Arconic made a generous donation of $100 for each teacher who attended the Shenandoah Valley STEM Teacher Roundtable in Harrisonburg, Virginia. "Teachers will be able to use this money to purchase materials needed to conduct a STEM-related activity in their classrooms, further nurturing their interest in STEM careers," said Ms. Green. Featured presenters at the roundtable were Calvin Johnson, Corrective Action Project Manager, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; and Harpeet Panesar, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology, Blue Ridge Community College.

In addition to the Teacher Roundtables, TEP held "Bite of Science" programs in Roanoke, Danville, Richmond, and Hampton, Virginia. "Bite of Science" programs are designed to improve a teacher's ability to provide students a context for how science is applied in the real world and inspire students to pursue careers of excellence and leadership in STEM.

Companies and organizations interested in supporting this innovative program are encouraged to contact CEE. Visit www.cee.org for more information.