Donald Barringer Speaks to UNCC Fellows · Barringer told Fellows, “We have to change the minds of those already in the field” in order to be able to ade-quately prepare all students

Amber Gillespie

Sophomore

On February 25, 2010,

UNCC Teaching Fellows

were given the opportunity

to hear from Donald Bar-

ringer, Teacher

Advisor to Gov-

e r n o r B e v

Perdue. Bar-

ringer, a North

Carolina Teach-

ing Fellow alum-

nus, taught ele-

mentary school

for seven years,

was an adjunct

instructor at

North Carolina

Central Univer-

sity, and was

President of the Durham

Association of Educators. In

2002, he was the Chancel-

lors Trailblazer Award re-

cipient. Donald is a member

of Alpha Phi Alpha Frater-

nity and the Durham

NAACP.

Teaching Fellows had the

privilege of hearing from

Barringer about the Gover-

nors Education Agenda

entitled Career and College:

Ready, Set, Go as well as

the North Carolina Profes-

sional Teaching Standards.

He took the opportunity to

share advice that he has

derived from his per-

sonal experiences.

Career and College:

Ready, Set, Go!

In her education

agenda, Governor

Perdue states that

Every kidno matter

where he or she lives

in North Carolina

must graduate from

high school with

what it really takes to

succeed in a career,

in a two- or four-year

college or in technical train-

ing.

Volume 7, Issue 1

April 22, 2010

UNC CHARLOTTE

Kara Pickeral

Freshman

On March 19, Cassandra

Haran, a junior Teaching

Fellow, was awarded the

prestigious title of Woman

of the Year. She was nomi-

nated by her peers and ex-

ceeded the requirements to

fill the position.

The Office of Womens

Programs presents the

award to a nominee that

exemplifies leadership, bal-

ance (with multiple roles),

commitment to community

service, and mentors

women through service.

Lisa Dubois held a luncheon

at the Bissell House to an-

nounce the recipients of the

award. Haran, both shocked

and honored, received the

award.

(contd on page 2)

Donald Barringer Speaks to UNCC Fellows

UNCCs Woman of the Year!

The Chalkbaord

Inside this issue:

Milken Award Recipient 3

Austin Update 3

The Healing Force 4

Quotes 4

The Essential Book Talk 5

Lessons from a Student Teacher

5

Back in the USA Ron Clark New Additions Honors College Gala Vegas Night Mr. Relay Fantastic Fellows Birthdays!

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All students are to be ready for school.

Students need to be healthy and pre-

pared with prerequisite knowledge

gained in childhood development pro-

grams. Teachers will have technology

to track student progress to ensure

that students are on track to meet

goals and graduate on time.

All students are to be set. Effective

teachers will be in every classroom for

every subject matter,

and there will be high

standards to ensure that

schools prepare students

to be successful after

high school.

All students go.

Schools will help stu-

dents go on to a career,

college, or technical

school by providing a quality education

that is filled with technology and real

world experiences. The number of stu-

dents graduating from colleges, univer-

sities, and community colleges will

increase.

Barringer explained that the gover-

nors plan will give educators in North

Carolina a goal to work toward and a

reason to give students the best educa-

tion possible. He also noted that North

Carolina has applied for funding from

the Race to the Top federal grant pro-

positions now and to continue doing so

wherever their careers take them, in-

cluding continuing to be involved with

the Teaching Fellows program. He ad-

vised, whenever you leave the pro-

gram you have the opportunity to give

back; which is exactly what he has

done by giving workshops on class-

room management and being involved

in summer experiences.

As always, Teaching Fellows were

also able to glean a few classroom tips

from Barringers speech. Barringer said

that there is a difference between

teaching to say you taught it and

teaching so they learn. He empha-

sized the importance of never drop

[ping] a skill so that when it comes

time to be tested, students know the

information.

Finally, Barringer left the Teaching

Fellows with seven life philosophies

that drive how he lives his life: (1) live

every day with gratitude, (2) you con-

trol your success, (3) practice and ac-

cept the golden rule, (4) stay positive,

(5) set high expectations, (6) share

your wisdom with others, (7) fly like

and eagle and soar beyond the rest.

Following these philosophies can help

current pre-service teachers become

teachers with a vision, with a purpose,

and with an impact.

greatest influence in her life. She says,

They have always taught me to love

with all my heart, to care for others, to

believe in myself, and that no matter

what they love me and are always

there to support me. She has an awe-

some support system consisting of her

parents, brother, and friends and says,

I could never be who I am today with-

out all of them in my life. Haran is a

wonderful woman and has earned

every bit of success she holds in the

future. UNC-Charlotte is proud to name

her Woman of the Year.

Haran is a Middle Grades education

major with a concentration in English

and Science. In her free time, she

loves to volunteer. She volunteers at a

homeless shelter on a regular basis,

and also tutors students at UNCC. She

attends United Christian Fellowship

and enjoys doing activities and volun-

teer work with them as well. Haran is a

mentor to an 8th grade student through

Middle Grades University. She is also

the Teaching Fellows Service Commit-

tee leader and is a member of Team

Teach.

Harans parents have been the

P A G E 2

gram, which will help the state imple-

ment the governors education agenda.

Professional Teaching Standards

Barringer also addressed the North

Carolina Professional Teaching Stan-

dards and their importance to the field.

Barringer told Fellows, We have to

change the minds of those already in

the field in order to be able to ade-

quately prepare

all students for

life in the

t w e n t y - f i r s t

century. Speak-

ing to those

entering the

profession now

and in the next

few years, Bar-

ringer said, You all have the opportu-

nity to make that difference in the

classrooms. The Professional Teach-

ing Standards give teachers a goal and

a framework for preparing students for

life success after school.

Barringer emphasized the impor-

tance of leadership, especially how

important it is for teachers to be lead-

ers. People respect leaders, he said,

and when you are a teacher in the

classroom, you are that leader. He

encouraged Fellows to seek leadership

T H E C H A L K B A O R D

Woman of the Year (contd from front page)

Barringer Speaks (contd from front page)

Cassandra Haran: UNCC Woman

of the Year (2010)

takes into account that What you

think is what you are. Rudolphs

classroom has had much success with

the innovative style that it is now open

as a learning lab for new teachers.

Rudolph sees herself as a life-long

learner, and wishes someone had told

[her] how to teach. With the experi-

ence she has gained, she remarked

that two of the defining teaching

strategies are; the need to use our

hearts, and acquiring knowledge and

acting upon what is best for the child.

Having a positive attitude, remember-

ing that attitudes create habit, and

knowing that the smartest child is not

always going to be the most success-

ful, are included in the observations

Rudolph has developed through her

years of teaching.

Getting to know Rudolph and her

story to success was nothing short of

stimulating for a new teachers eager

drive to create the best classroom

imaginable. Her classroom rule that

states, everybody needs to feel loved,

and her notion that, successful peo-

Samantha Ragland

Junior

Single mom of two children

(Caroline and John), Biology inclusion

teacher at Hopewell High School, and

current Milken Award Recipient, Cindy

Rudolph, came to UNC-Charlotte to

speak in the Distinguished Speaker

Series.

Rudolphs spirit is one of a kind and

she is a force to be reckoned with in

the classroom. She adds character to

the learning environment by singing,

dancing, and using all forms of art to

bring learning to life. She provided the

audience with a taste of her teaching

practices by teaching us all the photo-

synthesis equation in 30 seconds.

Rudolph explained that her students

warmed to her teaching as a result of

the classrooms interactive nature,

repetition, devotion to hands-on learn-

ing, her fearlessness when it comes to

being a fool, and the ability to start

with the end in mind. Rudolphs class-

room exemplifies aspects of William

Glassers The Choice Theory. She

ple, do what unsuccessful people re-

fuse to do, help to summarize the

ideas behind her teaching style. She

practices an intriguing way to educate

the children living in this chaotic world,

and is the match that re-ignites the

creative minds of children.

and long hours led to a successful

event that exceeded

the expectations of

the Be The Match

representative Ad-

die Sanders and

brought in 74 new

bone marrow regis-

try members.

This day was not

only a success for

UNC Charlotte, but

also for Reddick.

Recently, he re-

ceived the trans-

plant that would

save his life. He is

currently recovering

from the bone mar-

row process and is

responding very well to treatment. His

Kate Collishaw

Junior

On December 3, 2009, the Teaching

Fellows hosted a Bone Marrow Drive in

honor of Austin Reddick, a nineteen

year old graduate of Trinity High School

whose cancer returned after six years

of remission. In a final attempt to save

his life, his local community sought to

find a bone marrow match.

After attending the event herself

and speaking with Reddicks teachers

and family, junior Teaching Fellow,

Kate Collishaw, was determined to not

only increase the chances of a donor,

but also raise awareness for the need

of bone marrow donation. The National

Bone Marrow Registry program, Be The

Match, teamed with Teaching Fellows

to host the event. Intensive planning

donor remains anonymous until the

process is com-

plete.

Regardless, there

is much satisfac-

tion in knowing

that due to the

random acts of

kindness to help a

total stranger so

many people were

able to unite in the

hope of saving a

life. Without the

dedication and

support of the UNC

Charlotte Teaching

Fellows this event

would not have

been possible.

P A G E 3

Milken Award Recipient Inspires Fellows

Be The One, Be The Match

V O L U M E 7 , I S S U E 1

Austin Reddick immediately after the

bone marrow procedure.

Shaylysea Fisher

Junior

During the month of February, the

Charlotte Teaching Fellows were fortu-

nate enough to have a visit from the

four members of The Healing Force.

The group consists of Joseph, Gail,

Karim, and Sonji. Not only were we

entertained by the captivat-

ing music and stories of Af-

rica, we were also educated

on the oral history of the

continent and the impor-

tance of good character in a

person.

Throughout the evening,

the family of four sang

songs and introduced a vari-

ety of instruments. They

took the time to explain the

various names of each in-

strument, what they are

made from, and how they

were played.

One segment of the performance

the entire audience thoroughly enjoyed

was the story of The Turtle and the

Eagles. Joseph gave an enthusiastic

what you have.

At the end of the performance, the

family concluded with the Funga

Jam. This is a type of call-and-

response interaction between the per-

formers and the audience. The per-

formers begin by saying, Welcome,

from the heart, and the audience re-

plies with, Yes, yes, thats right, we all

agree. During the interac-

tion, the family also chose

participants from the audi-

ence to play instruments, and

learn the dance that accom-

panied the song, thus making

it a Funga Jam.

The family provided a very

comfortable and rhythmic

atmosphere for the evening,

and the audience enjoyed the

interaction between their

peers and the performers. If

you ever get the chance to

experience this amazing quar-

tet, please do so. I think you

will find the entertainment they pro-

vide is engaging for teachers and stu-

dents of all ages.

P A G E 4

and engaging vocal performance of a

turtle that longed so much to be an-

other animal, instead of the slow crea-

ture with the big, ol, heavy shell on

his back. He wanted nothing more

than to soar in the sky with the eagles.

But once he had the opportunity to do

so, he realized just how good he had it

as a turtle. Unfortunately, it is too late.

Joseph explained that the moral of the

story was not to be concerned with

what you do not have or what others

have, but instead to be thankful for

Healing Force Harmonizes with Audience Th

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Quotes About Education An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to

the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling. The curriculum is so much necessary raw ma-

terial, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.

Carl Jung

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

Henry B. Adams

We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master.

Maria Montessori

When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied:

'Only stand out of my light.' Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we

can do for creative men and women is to stand out of their light.

John W. Gardner


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questions included: Which rules apply

to lessons learned about life? and If

you could pick only five of Rons rules

to incorporate into your classroom,

which five would they be and why?

The junior Teaching Fellows gave

thought-provoking responses, and

many did not agree with all of Rons

rules. John Parker remarked, I would

love to hear more of his failed experi-

ences. Leanna Cook said, Some rules

are second nature, not stuff you would

write down. This was echoed by many

of the students, but it also caused

some hands to be raised.

"A lot of teachers don't think they

have to teach respect but they don't

always get that at home, Emily

Graniero stated. Referring to the class

Courtney Frye

Junior

UNC Charlotte senior Teaching Fel-

lows visited Ron Clarks Academy in

Atlanta this year, sparking interest and

excitement in the junior class about

Ron Clark, his academy, and The Es-

sential 55.

Junior Fellows came together for a

book talk, hosted by Teaching Fellows

Director, Dr. Misty Hathcock. Every

Fellow received a card from a deck of

playing cards as he or she walked in

the door. Dr. Hathcock announced vari-

ous ways to group the cards that would

also group the students into twos or

threes to answer questions that were

on the PowerPoint. A couple of the

in Harlem, New York that Ron Clark

taught, Sarah Hicks commented, I had

to remind myself of the type of kids he

was working with. Samantha Ragland

had nothing but good words to say

about The Essential 55, as she

summed up, Nobody is too good for

these rules.

Many students agreed that the

quantity of rules was simply too much,

and the book could have easily been

condensed to half the rules it con-

tained. Overall, the junior Fellows en-

joyed the book and were enthusiastic

about the prospect of traveling to Ron

Clarks academy as seniors. Dr. Hath-

cocks Book Talk was a royal flush in

creating great discussions and creative

cooperative grouping.

P A G E 5

The Essential Book Talk

room. When asked how she felt about

student teaching Smith said; As for

preparation, I feel that I have been very

informed of expectations and guide-

lines the university holds for me. At-

tending the extra conferences and

seminars has been

very beneficial be-

cause I feel that I can

communicate better

with my co-workers

and students. As

Teaching Fellows, I feel

that we can [speak]

the lingo of education because of our

outside experiences.

Smith also shared her insights on

some tricks of the trade.

The school days are long; I antici-

pate them getting even longer as

the duties of a full time teacher

begin.

I highly recommend getting a nice

pair of relaxing shoes!

Pay attention in your methods

courses especially to differentia-

tion and child psychology.

Get involved as much as you can

in your clincials. Having one-on-

one communication with your clin-

cial teacher and students will help

you best prepare for the chal-

lenges in today's classroom.

When asked about receiving place-

ment for student teaching and seeing

the placement through, Smith had this

to say:

I would definitely say I am

110% satisfied in my student teaching

placement; however, before you begin

applying for yearlong or student teach-

ing, do your research of the schools

based on size, performance and loca-

tion that suits you best. I chose to step

out of my comfort zone in selecting a

school based on size which has been

rewarding and eye-opening for me.

So, relax. Student teaching is a

gradual process. No one will throw you

into the deep end and expect you to

swim on your own. The program is de-

signed not to overwhelm you by easing

you into the 20 days of consecutive

teaching. Brush up on your lesson plan-

ning and you will be just fine.

Emmanuel Ross

Sophomore

For many Junior and Senior Teach-

ing Fellows there is one word that can

strike fear in hearts more than any

other thrown at us

by our degree plan;

student teaching.

Most of the appre-

hensive feelings

toward student

teaching come with

the utter uncer-

tainty that lies ahead. We want to

know what our students and cooperat-

ing teacher will be like, if we will know

what to do and when, and most impor-

tantly we want to know if we can han-

dle it. These thoughts are common

and warranted. But I come with a re-

laxed mind and can tell you not to

worry.

I recently had a chance to talk to

Lindsey Smith, a Senior Teaching Fel-

low that is currently doing her student

teaching in a 2nd grade CMS class-

As Teaching Fellows, I feel that

we can [speak] the lingo of

education because of our outside

experiences.

Lessons From a Student Teacher


statement) to see my family and

friends and to return to the American

way of living, where I could enjoy a

sweet tea with ice or eat a sandwich at

Chickfila or not have to pay for refills, I

was leaving behind a country I had

grown to know and love!

I would urge anyone to look into a

studying abroad experience; it truly

changed my life, and I learned so

much about cultures and the world

outside of my comfort zone.

Vesna Pauler

Junior

Last semester, six of our Junior

Teaching Fellows left North Carolina

behind and headed off to Germany for

an experience they will remember for

a lifetime. Annie Carroll, Kelly

Santore, Michelle Burnette, Amber

Larsen, and JP experienced the Ger-

man culture over a two month time

frame. They took this once in a life-

time opportunity and embraced the

challenges and the many joys of living

and studying in a foreign land. Some

recall their favorite places, some the

culture, and others the lasting friend-

ships they made. These are their sto-

ries and some of their favorite memo-

ries of Germany...

behind. Anna revealed someone to me

that I had never

known in myself

and truly changed

me, for the better,

as a person. Her

genuine heart,

sweet personality

and love to learn

made my experi-

ence amazing and

without her Im not

sure what my ex-

perience would

have been like. It

was our choice to

become friends,

b u t s o m e o n e

above had to have

been looking out for me because there

is no way Anna and I just met by

chance; our friendship was meant to

be.

family and friends. This had to be the

most difficult part of the experience,

but little did I know, I was beginning

two months of nonstop excitement and

exhaustion.

I lived in an apartment with five

students from various countries, inter-

acted with other students during a

week-long reading/language arts

study, embraced the German culture,

and visited many amazing places. I

traveled within Germany, visiting the

Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle,

Dachau, Berlin, and Munich. I even

attended Oktoberfest! Aside from the

German excursions, I spent several

days exploring the beautiful island of

Santorini, Greece, toured Rome,

viewed the Alps in Switzerland, and

reached the top of the Eiffel Tower in

Paris. November 19th came so quickly,

and while I was so excited (an under-

Kellys Memories

Studying abroad was never a must

do on my list of college priorities. In

fact, I really had no desire to travel to

another country. However, the perfect

opportunity presented itself to attend

classes in Germany with UNC Charlotte

professors, and I decided to embrace

the potentially life-changing experi-

ence.

On September 23rd, I stepped on the

plane with many of my elementary

education peers, leaving behind my

P A G E 6

Annies Memories

I could sit for

hours telling you

about the wonder-

ful experiences I

had traveling the

country of Ger-

many and sur-

rounding countries,

however, one of my

greatest memories

was becoming

great friends with

Anna Miller, a stu-

dent from the uni-

versity we attended

in Germany.

It was from day

one I knew that Anna was something

special, but didnt realize at the time

that on November 19th, I would be

leaving one of my very best friends


Welcome Back to the USA!

Amandas Memories

This is the best food we had in Ger-

many. Michelle and I ate here 3 or 4

times. I am craving this food just by

looking at it!

These were our crazy shaped

dorms. There were 4 buildings and

they were all connected underground.

You can also see the train station we

used.

JPs Memories

During my trip to Germany, I was

able to go swimming in the Mediterra-

nean Sea during Fall break in Greece/

Italy.

Michelles Memories

This picture was taken our fist weekend in Germany. This was at our

stop after Ocktoberfest in Munich and

before going up to the top of the high-

est mountain in Germany, the Zug-

spitze. It was at the Neuschwanstein

Castle, south of Munich. It was a very

foggy day and we could not even see

off of the mountain that the castle

stands on. The fog could not hide how

beautiful this place was, though!

P A G E 7

Stories From Germany (Cont.)


Are you interested in studying abroad in Germany? When? Fall 2011

What courses will be offered?

[ELED 4255, ELED 4122, READ 3224, READ 3226]

How much? ~$3,000 to 3,500 (excludes airline costs)

If interested contact: Dr. Jack Piel, Dr. Stephen Hancock, or Dr. Paola Pilonieta

Ambers Memories

Although I loved our cooperating

peers, the food, and the culture in

Germany - my favorite part of my time

abroad was spent traveling. Two years

ago, I never would have imagined that

I would be able to see the places I

have now seen. I was able to travel to

Sa n to r in i (a Greek Is la nd ) ,

Rome, Zurich, Berlin, Paris, as well as

Stuttgart and its surrounding towns.

By traveling to these places, I got the

chance to see the Colusseum, Roman

Forum, Pantheon, the longest shop-

ping street in Europe while in Zurich,

the remains of the Berlin wall in Ber-

lin, the Eiffel Tower and the Versailles

Palace while in Paris, and had the

opportunity to walk on a volcano and

rent four-wheelers while in Santorini.

My time abroad and traveling are the

best memories in my life, and have

influenced the person I am today.

Samantha Ragland

Junior

I wake up with energy and excite-

ment all through me! With these

words of a fifth grader from Ron

Clarks very own class, I introduce you

to a place that can only be described

as a students, teachers, and parents

wildest dream.

Ron Clark Academy is, in the words

of Amber Ballard, a Senior Teaching

Fellow who attended the trip to The

Ron Clark Academy, nothing less than

absolutely incredible.

I recently spoke with Ballard about

her experience this past January, when

the senior class of Teaching Fellows

visited Ron Clarks own personal crea-

tion in Atlanta, Georgia. The secrets

she divulged of the one day journey

into the world of RCA were priceless.

This visit is a more recent tradition

added to the UNC Charlotte Teaching

Fellows experience, but one that is

sure to last. Ballard previously read The

Essential 55, Rons memoir, and was

women in office. The examples he

sets for his students bring learning to

life with music, song, and dance. One

child stated

that if Clark

did not in-

spire her to

love learn-

ing she

would not

be inter-

ested in

school.

To not

take advan-

tage of this

enlightening educational experience

would simply be an opportunity wasted

and I hope that all rising juniors take

the time to research the academy and

the man that stands behind it in order

to be prepared and excited for the

most magical and enchanting learning

station in the new millenniumThe

Ron Clark Academy.

P A G E 8

more than excited about the trip.

In a short amount of time, she not

only met, but spoke with Clark and

some of his

students in

depth about

their school

and their ex-

periences at

the academy.

Ballard was

truly touched

by the experi-

ence that al-

lowed her to

think about

her own influence on the world as an

educator and how she can make a

difference like Clark did for so many.

His students are wholly dedicated to

their own education, are welcoming to

all visitors, and will have had the op-

portunity to visit 6 out of the 7 conti-

nents by the time they graduate from

RCA. In Clarks eyes, his students are

being prepared to be the next men and


The Ron Clark Experience

three received word of their scholar-

ship at various times late last semes-

ter and have proved to be a wonderful

addition to the already dynamic fresh-

man class.

Ariel Duke, English major with a

Secondary Edu-

cation minor,

describes how

she found out

she was a recipi-

ent of the schol-

arship: My dad

called me on Halloween while I was at

Scarowinds to tell me there as a big

envelope from Teaching Fellows at the

house. I made him open [the enve-

lope] and read [the letter] to me. Be-

cause of the prestige behind the schol-

arship, the Halloween surprise surely

excited her. Ariel, along with the oth-

ers, took the offer in stride, and now is

a part of the distinguished Freshman

Teaching Fellows cohort.

Now, mid-semester, the new Fresh-

man Fellows have gotten better ac-

quainted with the veterans; the class

accepts them with open arms. The

warm acceptance genuinely reflects

the overall attitude of the class. And,

in Ariel Dukes words, the Teaching

Fellows Scholarship Program provides

a good solid base for [the] future, and

she love[s] it so far.

Arielle Chambers

Freshman

As the spring 2010 semester be-

gan, Freshman Teaching Fellows gath-

ered for seminar for the first time since

winter break. The

original Fellows

received a pleas-

ant surprise as

new faces ap-

peared among the

more recognizable

ones. In addition to the original mem-

bers of the class, Ariel Duke, Shelby

McManus, and Aimee Messier, smiled

back at everyone else. Cheyenne

Owens, also a newbie, but one who

joined before them, became aware she

was now not the newest student. The

The Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program

provides a good solid base for [the] future.

New Addi+ ions to the Freshman Class

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our very own Teach-

ing Fellows to Elviss

gyrating hips on the

dance floor, no detail

was overlooked. The

evening was topped

off with a drawing of

wonderful prizes that

were donated by

many different or-

ganizations on cam-

pus. All the proceeds

of ticket sales and

drinks went to help fund Teaching Fel-

lows events such as the upcoming Mr.

Relay pageant. Events like this one

allow Teach-

ing Fellows to

sponsor char-

ity events

and other

social events

that have

become an

essential part

of our experi-

ence here at

UNC Char-

lotte. While

Vegas Night is now just a fond mem-

ory, thanks to the money raised we can

look forward to many more to come.

Meagan Adair

Junior

The old adage, What happens in

Vegas, stays in Vegas did not apply to

the Teaching Fellows Vegas Night.

Once again, Teaching Fellows along

with the Honors College created an-

other night of fun and fancy for Vegas

Night. With all the staples of Vegas,

students and guests came to enjoy

poker and Blackjack provided by the

UNC Charlotte Poker Club, and even

the King himself attended the festivi-

ties. This party came with all the trim-

mings. From mocktails mixed by one

Vegas Night: A Royal Flush

cializing, the Honors College King and

Queens were crowned halfway through

the evening. Congratulations to

Kenechukwu "Kene" Onwugbolu, who

was named Honors College King, repre-

senting the Business Honors Program.

Cassandra Haran, a Teaching Fellow,

and Shannon Sparks, who is a part of

Marisa DiFronzo

Sophomore

Lets address the stereotypical as-

sumption often associated with honors

students. Who says honors students

are too consumed in

their books to have fun?!

Teaching Fellows and

students of UNC Char-

lottes Honors College

looked absolutely stun-

ning and exuded happi-

ness and excitement as

they danced the night

away. The Lowes Motor

Speedway Ballroom was

extravagantly decorated

and provided us all with

the opportunity to remi-

niscence on our high

school prom days. The

night of March 27th al-

lowed all of the students

to continue building their

relationships with one

another.

In the midst of the dancing and so-

the Business Honors Program, were

named Honors College Queens due to

a tie in the voting. The night was com-

plete with laughter, great dancing,

wonderful friends, delicious desserts,

devoted, hard-working directors; and

as a result, many memories

were made on this ravishing

evening.

The Gala was a perfect way

to conclude this year in the

Teaching Fellows program as it

allowed everyone to reflect on

all the accomplishments Teach-

ing Fellows have achieved this

year. This night would not have

been possible without a de-

voted, hard-working Director, Dr.

Misty Hathcock, Program Assis-

tant, Ericka Lugo, and Graduate

Assistant and Freshman Advi-

sor, Kelli Ussery. As a sopho-

more Teaching Fellow, I am

looking forward to the Honors

College Galas I will have the

privilege to attend in my upcom-

ing college years.

Dancing with the Stars

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Shelby McManus

Freshman

On April 22, the first ever Mr. Relay

Pageant was presented by the En-

hancement Committee. Co-chairs Gab-

rielle Frontera and Cassandra Haran

planned and executed the pageant

that raised an esti-

mated 450 dollars for

The American Cancer

Society Relay for Life

program. Contestants

Mark Navey, John

Parker, Chris Lacey,

Josh Gardner, and

Justin Holshouser put

on a show that

pleased audience

members and got the

message across

about Relay for Life.

The theme of this

years Mr. Relay Pageant correlated

with the theme for this years Relay for

Junior Mark Navey started it off with

song and guitar accompaniment that

earned him a standing ovation. Next,

freshman Justin Holshouser blew the

crowd away with his Elvis impersona-

tioncostume and all. Junior John

Parker nearly brought down the audito-

rium with his powerful voice. Sopho-

mores Chris Lacy and Josh Gardner

concluded the third quarter with a

twist. With the help of Stephanie Bum-

mgardener as lyrical author, the boys

performed their take on the familiar

Hey Mickey song by exchanging the

lyrics to better fit the occasion.

The night came to a close and after

a difficult deliberation, the four judges

(Dr. Hathcock, Kelli Ussery, Amanda

Macon, and Tara Ellis) announced Josh

Gardner the overall winner. However,

there were several honorable men-

tions. In addition, The Viewers Choice

Award went to Justin Holshouser and

all the proceeds from the donations

went to Relay for Life in his name.

Unity By Cleo V. Swarat

I dreamed I stood in a studio

And watched two sculptors there,

The clay they used was a young childs mind

And they fashioned it with care.

One was a teacher:

the tools she used were books and music and art;

One was a parent

With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart.

And when at last their work was done,

They were proud of what they had wrought.

For the things they had worked into the child

Could never be sold or bought!

And each agreed she would have failed

if she had worked alone.

For behind the parent stood the school,

and behind the teacher stood the home!

P A G E 1 0

Lifefootball. Contestants performed

their opening number in the first quar-

ter. It was a group choreographed

dance with a mix of songs that flowed

together so that each individual con-

testant could grab the judges atten-

tion before the modeling and talent

portion of the pageant commenced.

The second quarter

was all about personal-

ity and charisma. Each

c o n t e s t a n t w a s

dressed in their best

attire to catch the

judges eye and they

were given the chance

to strike a pose on the

runway. Following the

modeling portion, each

competitor introduced

himself to the judges,

and responded to two

questions that re-

vealed their personalities.

Third quarter was the talent portion.


Poetry Corner: Words of Inspiration

Mr. Relay Raises $450 for Cancer Research

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Fantastic Fellows

Enhancement Committee: Bridget Sluder

Fun Fact: I am obsessed with ducks.

Favorite TF Moment: Seeing your preparation pay off when

you actually complete the job.

Mentoring Committee: Amanda James

Fun Fact: I have eaten an entire package of Pillsbury cook-

ies before. Definitely regretted that one.

Quote: I try to do what I can to help others.

Recruitment Committee: Davisha Covington

Fun Fact: I look through various fashion magazines and put

together outfits of my own that are similar.

Quote: Dont look down on anyone unless youre helping

them up.

Communications Committee: Samantha Ragland

Fun Fact: I am a Southern Baptist. I love my Jesus.

Favorite TF Moment: The committee meetings to make the

newsletter. Its just so fun.

Happy Birthday! Alicia Womble 2/2

Leah Chesson 2/3

Lindsey Pyatt 2/5

Amber Ballard 2/7

Davisha Covington 2/7

Amber Larsen 2/9

Lauren Gosnell 2/12

Jessica Schaeffer 2/13

Morgan Kernodle 2/16

Brandi Starnes 2/16

Ashley Simpson 2/20

Monica Faircloth 2/22

Dorin Hwang 2/22

Emily Wolf 2/23

Tiffany Fele 2/28

Ashleigh Worley 3/11

Arielle Chambers 3/14

Allison Trotter 3/18

Jennifer Ely 3/20

Janee Gregory 4/1

Shaylysea Fisher 4/2

Irma Diaz 4/6

Alinor Jenkins 4/12

Kaitlin Lumston 4/18

Lynzie Stutler 4/23

John Parker, II 4/25

Erin Bennett 4/30

Sarah Williams 5/2

Joshua Aranda 5/10

Amanda Craver 5/12

Cassandra Haran 5/13

Lindsey Smith 5/15

Zachary Lewis 5/15

Melissa Pitz 5/16

Adam Hasian, Jr. 5/18

Stephanie Bumgarner 5/18

Paige Daniels 5/22

Chelsie Kwah 5/22

Rufus Hill 5/25

Kelly Santore 5/25

Sydney Sheaffer 5/29

Steven Watson 5/29

Julie Lindsey 6/1

Joshua Gardner 6/7

Christopher Lacy 6/11

Leanna Cook 6/15

Kristen Noto 6/17

Kaitlin Carswell 6/24

Courtney Frye 6/26

Bradley Griffin 7/1

Abigail Bierbaum 7/1

Janel House 7/8

Margaret Correia 7/9

Ann Carroll 7/10

Lisa Ramirez 7/13

Anna Sipe 7/13

Bridget Sluder 7/14

Deidra Adams 7/19

Kevin Still 7/20

Jevaio Fullenwider 7/22

Documents

Donald Barringer Speaks to UNCC Fellows · Barringer told Fellows, “We have to change the minds of those already in the field” in order to be able to ade-quately prepare all students