Sue Oltman, a sixth grade science teacher at DeKalb's Kittredge Magnet School recently returned from a two-week study in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. While there, she observed ocean and lower atmosphere interactions to predict climate change. Oltman took part in the cruise as part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminstration's Teacher at Sea program, which connects science and education through real-world research experiences. Oltman's travel blog can be found at: http://teacheratsea.wordpress.com/category/sue-oltman/
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Cherokee County's Preschool Special Education Centers have received a $10,000 grant from the Joseph Daniel Howard Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase ipads, musical programs and listening centers. The funds were used to purchase music programs, listening centers and iPads. The Joseph Daniel Howard Foundation was established by his family to help students with special needs.
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Alicia Earnest, a rising junior at the Atlanta Girl's School and Kara Jones, a rising junior at North Gwinnett High School, won a trip to France through the Green Connection Initiative. The program inspires young people to become environmentally aware and active while strengthening their connection between French and American culture. It is sponsored by the U.S. French Embassy. Alicia and Kara took part in a nationwide video contest where they created separate three-minute videos about urban sprawl, deforestation, and the importance of forest conservation. The videos were reviewed by French Embassy representatives and 12 students won an all-expense paid trip to Saint-Julien en Vercors. Alicia will be blogging about her experiences at www.whileabroadinfrance.tumblr.com
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