Invited by Bobbie Mitchell, Algebra teacher at the school, Dr. Vince Bertram, President and CEO of Project Lead the Way (c) , spoke at Amargosa Creek Middle School in Lancaster on Tuesday, 16 April, regarding not only his own personal background as a student, teacher, and administrator, but also about the 21st Century skills, opportunities, and experiences that are crucial for our students. Some highlights of his talk included stories about faculty and staff who made a difference in his young life, providing both material goods and emotional support when they were needed, and about Bertram's son being willing to make sacrifices in his own life when his dad took over PLTW and about the decision to become a teacher, both in order to make a significant difference in the lives of others. As part of the prelude to the speech, local STEM advocates and business partners, including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, AFRL, Edwards Air Force Base, NDEP, and others, were introduced to the crowd of parents, students, and school staff. The event received front section coverage in today's Antelope Valley Press, courtesy of Julie Drake.
 |
| Bobbie Mitchell introduces An Evening of Inspiration |
 |
| Dr. Vince Bertram addresses Antelope Valley audience |
No comments:
Post a Comment