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FALL 2014

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continued on page 61 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 59 FALL 2014 Pressure for STEM education has become so keen that Sheffield, a mechanical engineer who also teaches Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, says top students often take his courses. "I've had the last three valedictorians in my class," he says. Kinesthetic Learning Matthew Vincent, a teacher at Providence High, was hired in 2012 to spearhead the school's engineering program. "Project Lead the Way, a national curriculum, includes courses in engineering and biomedical science, and this fall we added Engineering Design and Development," he says. Although Principles of Engineering is a double honors course similar to the coursework of an AP course such as physics, student demand keeps growing. "Principles of Engineering is a hands-on, project-oriented class with lots of opportunity for kinesthetic learning," says Adam Kane, a junior. "I also like the flipped structure where you learn the principles on your PC the night before and come to class ready to apply them in real-life problems." Robert Kowach, also a junior, says the class helped determine his career path. "This is a fun class for students interested in the broad field of engineering," he says. "Since it taps into each main field of engineering, you can find out what you want to pursue in college." Thinking Visually At Ardrey Kell High, Lacek's classes are popular because they match student interests and learning styles. To know the Market • To listen to your Needs • To work for You • Ted Goldsmith B A L L A N T Y N E O F F I C E : 704-576-3637 ted.goldsmith@allentate.com w w w . t e d g o l d s m i t h . c o m "A smarter way to office, a great place to work." Phone: 704-944-3228 Contact Ellen Spellman for details: ellen.spellman@youroffice.com Ballantyne One Building - 15720 Brixham Hill Ave, Suite 300 www.BallantyneExecutiveSuites.com Fully Furnished Offices, Virtual Office Programs, Meeting Rooms, and 24/7 Videoconferencing in the Ballantyne Corporate Park. Get up to 3 Months FREE RENT or 50% off any of our Meeting Rooms or Videoconferencing services. Offer valid through Nov. 30, 2014. Some restrictions apply. YourOffice - Ballantyne.

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