1. 1
Community
INTERNs
Integrating
Technology
Education
into
Rural
Neighborhoods
Windsor-‐Bertie
County
Chamber
of
Commerce
and
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Technology
and
Entrepreneurial
Center
121
Granville
St.
Windsor,
NC
27983
Phone
#:
(252)
794-‐4277
Fax
#
(252)
794-‐5070
Lewis
W.
Hoggard,
Chamber
Executive
Director
windsorbertie@gmail.com
Total
Grant
Request……………………………………………………………………………………$32,881.74
Project
Duration…………………………………………………………………August
2013
–
June
2016
Submitted
by:
Karen
Lea
Branch
3331
Clubview
Dr
Farmville,
NC
27828
klsharpe@ncsu.ed
Tawanda
Coston-‐Smallwood
1450
Governor
Rd
Windsor,
NC
27983
tlcoston@ncsu.edu
Windsor-‐Bertie
County
Chamber
of
Commerce
-‐
Interns
North
Carolina
State
University
–
Northeast
Leadership
Academy
2. 2
Project
Summary
The
program
Community
INTERNs:
Integrating
New
Technology
Education
Into
Rural
Communities
(INTERNs),
proposes
to
increase
the
computer
and
health
literacy
of
the
low-‐income
citizens
of
Bertie
County
and
to
increase
the
number
of
students
applying
for
and
succeeding
in
college
and
the
workforce
in
health
professions.
We
will
engage
high
school
juniors
and
seniors
with
an
interest
in
healthcare
related
fields
in
a
semester
long
internship.
As
part
of
INTERNs,
students
will
connect
with
supportive
healthcare
professionals
for
sixty
hours
of
job
shadowing
and
mentoring
that
will
enable
the
students
to
complete
a
portfolio
process
suitable
for
their
Senior
Project
and
for
college
entry.
The
students
will
agree
to
take
advanced
science
courses
while
in
high
school
and
seek
online
courses
at
the
local
community
college
for
credit
transfer
to
a
degree
in
a
healthcare
related
field.
These
same
students
will
give
back
to
their
community
as
part
of
the
program
by
assisting
with
planning
and
implementing
sessions
focused
on
technology
and
health
literacy,
and
by
setting
up
a
website
for
the
local
Farmer’s
Market
to
promote
healthy
eating
and
to
begin
online
ordering
from
surrounding
counties.
The
sessions
will
be
held
at
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Technology
and
Entrepreneurial
Center
and
available
to
up
to
eighty
citizens
within
Bertie
County.
Some
of
the
mentors
from
healthcare
professions
will
also
be
available
to
instruct
and
provide
resources
for
residents
and
students
in
healthy
living
practices
at
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Technology
and
Entrepreneurial
Center
and
surrounding
locations
throughout
the
community.
All
participants
will
help
create
informational
brochures
and
flyers
to
disseminate
information
on
healthy
living
to
citizens
of
the
County
and
surrounding
areas.
3. 3
Table
of
Contents
Page
Project
Description
I. Background
and
Significance
4
II. Goals
and
Objectives
6
III. Program
Design
7
IV. Program
Evaluation
11
V. Sustainability
Plan
12
Appendices
Appendix
A:
References
13
Appendix
B:
Biographical
Sketch
15
Appendix
C:
Budget
22
Appendix
D:
Budget
Narrative
23
Appendix
E:
Program
Logic
Model
28
Appendix
F:
Program
Timeline
29
4. 4
Background
and
Significance
Bertie
County
is
one
of
the
largest
counties
in
North
Carolina
spanning
741
square
miles.
Bertie
County
is
comprised
of
fertile
uplands
and
lowlands,
with
some
large
swamps
called
pocosins
making
Bertie
County
ideal
for
agriculture.
As
of
2012,
Bertie
County’s
population
was
20,653.
The
high
school
graduate
or
higher
rate
of
persons
age
25
and
over
is
73.5%.
The
bachelor’s
degree
or
higher
rate
of
persons
age
25
and
over
is
only
10.8%.
There
is
a
huge
discrepancy
in
the
number
of
people
graduating
from
high
school
and
the
number
of
people
going
on
to
higher
education.
“As
the
United
States
becomes
a
more
racially
and
ethnically
diverse
nation,
health
care
systems
and
providers
need
to
respond
to
patients’
varied
perspectives,
values,
and
behaviors
about
health
and
well-‐being.
Failure
to
understand
and
manage
social
and
cultural
differences
may
have
significant
health
consequences
for
minority
groups
in
particular”
(Betancourt,
2002).
According
to
Betancourt
(2002),
there
are
barriers
among
patients,
providers,
and
the
U.S.
health
care
system
in
general
that
might
affect
quality
and
contribute
to
racial/ethnic
disparities
in
care
including:
• Lack
of
diversity
in
health
care’s
leadership
and
workforce.
• Systems
of
care
poorly
designed
to
meet
the
needs
of
diverse
patient
populations.
• Poor
communication
between
providers
and
patients
of
different
racial,
ethnic,
or
cultural
backgrounds
(p.
v).
According
to
Reece
(2013),
“Health
disparities
remain
a
serious
problem
in
the
United
States.
Minorities
and
lower-‐income
residents
have
overall
higher
rates
of
morbidity
and
mortality
attributable
to
preventable
and
manageable
conditions
compared
with
non-‐
Hispanic
whites
and
individuals
of
high
socioeconomic
status.
Causes
of
disparities
range
5. 5
from
the
environmental,
such
as
substandard
housing
and
poor
air
quality;
to
the
behavioral,
such
as
higher
rates
of
smoking
and
obesity;
to
medical
such
as
inadequate
access
to
high-‐quality
and
culturally
competent
medical
care”
(p.
259).
According
to
Paasche
(2011),
“health
literacy
is
the
degree
to
which
individuals
have
the
capacity
to
obtain,
process,
and
understand
health
information,
skills
and
services
needed
to
make
informed
health
decisions
and
take
informed
actions”
(p.
1122).
Good
health
is
a
determinant
of
economic
growth
and
a
component
of
the
well
being
of
a
population.
There
is
a
need
to
employ
qualified
healthcare
personnel
to
both
prevent
and
treat
medical
conditions.
Healthcare
jobs
are
expected
to
grow
faster
than
any
other
industry
roughly
22%
or
3.2
million
new
jobs
by
2018
(All
Healthcare,
2013).
T.
There
is
a
lack
of
job
opportunities
in
Bertie
County.
The
jobs
available
in
this
rural
Eastern
North
Carolina
community
are
in
the
local
education
system,
healthcare
occupations,
one
Purdue
Farms
factory,
the
local
court
system,
a
few
family
owned
businesses
and
farming.
It
is
imperative
that
the
community
partner
up
with
healthcare
agencies
to
provide
knowledge
and
job
opportunities
in
the
county.
The
partnerships
created
will
assist
low-‐income
families
with
applying
for
classes
related
to
the
healthcare
profession
in
order
to
increase
their
readiness
to
enter
the
job
force.
High
school
students
will
also
benefit
by
participating
in
an
internship
related
to
the
healthcare
profession.
Community
members
will
benefit
through
easy
access
to
healthcare
information.
The
Windsor
Area
Foundation
is
a
nonprofit
organization
whose
major
focus
is
enhancing
the
quality
of
life
of
the
citizens
of
Bertie
County.
Our
goal
is
to
help
close
the
innovation
gap
by
focusing
on
new
technologies
and
entrepreneurs
as
it
relates
to
the
healthcare
profession.
6. 6
Goals
and
Objectives
The
Community
INTERNs
program
is
designed
to
increase
computer
and
health
literacy
of
the
low-‐income
citizens
of
Bertie
County
and
to
increase
the
number
of
citizens
applying
for
and
succeeding
in
college
and
the
workforce
in
health
professions.
The
two
major
goals
of
the
Community
INTERNs
are
written
as
measurable
SMART
goals:
1. Community
INTERNs
program
will
increase
the
computer
and
health
literacy
of
the
participants
by
50%
by
the
end
of
June
2014.
2. The
Community
INTERNs
program
will
increase
the
number
of
citizens
applying
for
and
succeeding
in
college
and
the
workforce
in
health
professions
by
25%
by
June
2015.
Community
INTERNs
will
address
the
stated
goals
by:
(1) Providing
introductory
computer
skills
classes
for
a
target
of
80
citizens
of
the
community,
(2)
teaching
citizens
how
to
look
and
apply
for
health
jobs
online,
(3)
teaching
students
how
to
take
online
classes
for
health
professions;
including
use
of
required
educational
software,
(4)
providing
opportunities
for
Health
Professionals
to
train
low-‐
income
residents
and
on-‐site
facilitators,
(5)
teaching
how
to
research
health
related
information
online,
(6)
building
partnerships
among
community
agencies
and
schools
to
enable
student
internships
in
health
related
fields,
(7)
providing
a
continuous
local
resource
for
healthy
living
information.
These
goals
will
be
achieved
through
the
following:
• There
will
be
10
computer
sessions
targeting
a
total
of
80
low-‐income
citizens.
These
sessions
will
provide
introductory
computer
skills
and
research
techniques
to
locate
information,
job
opportunities
and
access
to
health
related
issues
and
fields.
The
program
7. 7
directors
and
high
school
interns
will
facilitate
these
sessions
with
input
from
local
healthcare
organizations.
• We
will
target
5
high
school
students
per
semester
for
internships
in
health
related
fields.
These
students
will
be
assigned
to
a
mentor
that
is
already
practicing
in
a
local
healthcare
organization.
These
students
will
also
participate
in
the
computer
sessions
at
the
Tech
Center
to
give
them
insight
on
health
related
careers
and
college
courses
available.
• Two
on-‐site
facilitators
will
be
trained
to
provide
continuing
support
to
citizens
seeking
information
on
available
courses,
jobs
and
training
in
fields
related
to
health
services.
• A
Television
monitor
will
be
mounted
in
the
Technology
Center
that
will
portray
programs
during
hours
of
operation
from
the
Discovery
Fit
and
Health
network.
• Brochures
and
flyers
will
be
secured
or
created
and
dispersed
through
the
Technology
Center
to
provide
updated
healthcare
information
to
the
community
Program
Design
The
program
Community
INTERNs:
Integrating
New
Technology
Education
Into
Rural
Communities
(INTERNs),
proposes
to
increase
the
computer
and
health
literacy
of
the
low-‐
income
citizens
of
Bertie
County
and
to
increase
the
number
of
students
applying
for
and
succeeding
in
college
and
the
workforce
in
health
professions.
We
will
engage
high
school
juniors
and
seniors
with
an
interest
in
healthcare
related
fields
in
a
semester
long
internship.
As
part
of
INTERNs,
students
will
connect
with
supportive
healthcare
8. 8
professionals
for
sixty
hours
of
job
shadowing
and
mentoring
that
will
enable
the
students
to
complete
a
portfolio
process
suitable
for
their
Senior
Project
and
for
college
entry.
This
program
is
designed
to
help
families
across
Bertie
County
by
teaching
them
the
skills
necessary
to
research,
apply,
and
take
online
classes
related
to
the
healthcare
profession.
The
goal
of
the
program
is
to
impact
at
least
80
low-‐income
citizens.
The
program
will
also
focus
on
5
high
school
students
per
semester
to
complete
an
internship
in
a
health
related
field.
The
students
will
work
closely
with
a
local
healthcare
agency
while
completing
a
60-‐hour
internship
and
an
electronic
portfolio
documenting
their
experiences.
The
students
will
also
create
a
website
for
the
county’s
local
Farmers
Market
to
help
advertise
the
entrepreneurships
available
in
the
county
as
it
relates
to
the
overall
health
of
the
citizens.
This
program
will
also
increase
the
number
of
students
enrolled
in
advanced
placement
science
classes
by
providing
them
with
information
and
support.
The
program
director
will
plan,
implement
and
evaluate
the
Community
INTERNs
program
throughout
the
regular
school
calendar
year.
They
will
also
assist
in
organizing
and
facilitating
training
nights,
creating
partnerships
among
healthcare
professionals,
schools
and
individuals,
and
assisting
with
student
internship
activities.
They
will
also
act
as
a
liaison
for
lines
of
communication
between
the
local
school
system,
community
college,
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Entrepreneurial
and
Technology
Center
and
Healthcare
agencies.
The
program
director
will
promote
and
advertise
programs
being
offered
at
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Entrepreneurial
and
Technology
Center,
create
and
enforce
policies
for
using
new
technologies,
track
data
of
participants,
and
plan
and
implement
the
equipment
check
out
system.
They
will
also
be
responsible
for
evaluating
and
maintaining
documentation
for
the
Community
INTERNs
program.
They
will
conduct
an
initial
meeting
for
staff
and
9. 9
volunteers
to
establish
regulations
and
policies
for
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Entrepreneurial
and
Technology
Center.
Training
will
also
be
provided
for
staff
and
volunteers
on
how
to
use
the
hardware
and
software
programs
before
the
youth
and
community
can
utilize
the
center.
Additional
trainings
and
meetings
will
be
conducted
throughout
the
year
as
needed.
We
have
several
critical
partners
who
will
assist
us
in
the
program
development
and
implementation,
including
the
Windsor-‐Bertie
Chamber
of
Commerce,
the
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Entrepreneurial
and
Technology
Center,
Health
Professionals,
and
Bertie
County
Schools.
Each
of
these
partners
brings
a
particular
expertise
to
the
program.
• The
Windsor-‐Bertie
Chamber
of
Commerce
is
a
major
part
of
reaching
the
citizens
of
Bertie
County.
They
will
provide
their
expertise
in
linking
the
activities
offered
in
the
county
with
the
local
school
system
to
help
increase
awareness.
They
will
also
provide
a
site
office
space
for
the
program
directors
to
operate.
This
facility
will
be
provided
Monday
through
Friday
at
no
cost
to
the
program
since
they
are
already
open
and
staffed.
• The
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Entrepreneurial
and
Technology
Center
is
a
part
of
the
Windsor-‐Bertie
Chamber
of
Commerce.
The
center
is
equipped
with
eight
desktop
computers
and
one
printer.
The
center
offers
free
Internet
access,
minimum
cost
printing,
business
seminars,
digital
literacy
camp,
internet
safety,
social
networking
safety,
entrepreneur
training,
basic
computer
skills
classes
and
a
site
for
Perdue
applications.
The
center
would
become
the
central
part
of
the
Community
INTERNs
program
since
all
of
the
meetings
with
the
community
will
commence
there.
• Vidant
Health
is
the
Medical
Center
umbrella
for
our
part
of
the
State
promising
to
“work
as
one
for
a
healthier
Eastern
North
Carolina.”
Connecting
students
with
mentors
is
10. 10
an
integral
part
of
the
INTERNs
program
implementation.
Professionals
from
local
healthcare
facilities
will
serve
as
mentors
for
high
school
interns.
They
will
allow
job
shadowing,
mentor
students
through
their
electronic
portfolio
process,
and
hopefully
provide
financial
support
for
students
interested
in
pursuing
a
career
in
a
healthcare
field.
• Bertie
County
Schools
will
provide
the
student
interns
that
will
be
used
in
the
program.
The
teachers
will
support
the
students
as
they
work
on
their
electronic
portfolio.
They
will
also
provide
the
program
with
relevant
data
such
as
the
student
dropout
rate,
attendance,
advanced
placement
classes
taken,
etc.
This
program
will
provide
access
to
updated
technologies
while
increasing
the
number
of
families
who
become
computer
literate.
The
technologies
provided
by
this
program
paired
with
the
relationships
built
with
local
healthcare
professionals
will
increase
the
number
of
citizens
that
apply
for
jobs
in
health
related
fields.
Partnering
high
school
students
with
the
same
healthcare
professionals
for
internships
will
increase
their
knowledge
and
their
aspirations
to
enter
into
the
healthcare
profession.
With
sustained
facilitator
support,
citizens
in
Bertie
County
will
continue
to
receive
support
as
it
relates
to
computer
skills,
research
techniques,
job
opportunities
and
access
to
health
related
issues
and
fields.
As
a
result
of
these
goals
and
objectives,
students
will
be
more
aware
of
the
opportunities
available
in
health
related
fields.
Students
participating
in
INTERNs
will
develop
positive
relationships
with
their
mentors,
increase
their
readiness
for
college,
and
learn
valuable
hands-‐on
tasks
involved
in
the
field
of
healthcare.
11. 11
Program
Evaluation
The
program
director
and
co-‐director
will
be
responsible
for
securing,
implementing
and
tracking
evaluation
data
for
the
program.
Qualitative
and
quantitative
data
will
be
used
to
evaluate
program
success.
Pre
and
post
surveys
will
be
administered
to
all
participants.
We
will
track
the
number
of
students
enrolled
in
advanced
placement
science
courses
through
the
school
over
a
period
of
three
years.
There
will
be
a
website
counter
on
the
South
Windsor
Farmers
Market
website
to
tally
the
number
of
people
visiting.
Using
the
local
schools,
we
would
keep
data
on
the
high
school
drop
out
rate
for
three
consecutive
years.
We
would
track
the
percentage
of
participating
citizens
enrolled
in
health
related
courses
within
a
one-‐year
period
of
participation
in
the
program.
Questionnaires,
such
as
the
NHANES
Food
questionnaire,
will
be
given
to
participants
at
the
beginning
of
the
program
and
again
at
the
end.
Student
interns
will
keep
a
weekly
journal
of
their
interactions
with
their
assigned
healthcare
professional
mentor.
The
same
students
will
create
and
submit
a
portfolio
with
defined
guidelines.
Sustainability
Plan
A
sustained
program
that
supports
citizens
and
high
school
students
will
have
positive
short-‐
and
long-‐term
outcomes.
Sustainability
will
require
funding
from
multiple
sources
including
grants,
in-‐kind
donations,
fundraising,
and
shared
resources
from
partnerships
built
with
local
organizations
and
the
school
system.
To
begin
the
process,
we
will
use
the
Board
of
Directors
of
the
Windsor
Area
Foundation
and
their
501c3
status.
We
will
apply
for
the
Purdue
Pharma
Grants
and
Giving
Community
non-‐Healthcare
grant.
This
organization
provides
grants
to
non-‐healthcare
community
groups
in
support
of
a
wide
12. 12
variety
of
educational,
cultural,
and
civic
initiatives.
While
they
place
particular
emphasis
on
contributions
to
organizations
in
the
communities
in
which
their
colleagues
live
and
work,
the
company
also
supports
local
and
national
initiatives
to
help
communities
across
the
country
encourage
the
healthy
development
of
youth
by
reducing
high-‐risk
behaviors.
There
is
a
Purdue
Pharma
facility
located
in
Wilson,
North
Carolina.
We
will
invite
the
Healthcare
Professionals
mentors
to
become
vested
partners
in
helping
our
high
school
interns
seek
higher
education
to
secure
a
career
in
a
healthcare
profession.
With
a
lack
of
job
opportunities
in
Bertie
County,
making
the
community
and
high
school
students
aware
of
job
opportunities
in
the
healthcare
profession
will
have
a
meaningful
impact
on
the
economy.
Furthermore,
supporting
local
entrepreneurship
will
also
help
the
economy
of
Bertie
County.
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healthcare-‐occupations
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size
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health
care
needs
of
diverse
populations.
Hospitals,
Language,
and
Culture.
VOLUME
AND
PAGE
NUMBERS
15. 15
Appendix
B:
Biographical
Sketches
Karen
Lea
Branch
3331
Clubview
Drive,
Farmville,
NC
27828
Phone:
252-‐375-‐0111
klsharpe@ncsu.edu
Objective
My
goal
is
to
secure
a
position
of
responsibility
as
an
administrator
in
the
Community
INTERNs:
Integrating
Technology
Education
into
Rural
Neighborhoods
program.
Experience
Northeast Leadership Academy
• Principal Intern 2013-2014 West Bertie Elementary School, Bertie County Schools
• NELA Fellow NCSU 2012-2014
Bertie Early College High School 2009 – 2013
• Lead Teacher
• 9th
-12th
grade Science Teacher
• Science Department Chair (5 years)
• Served on School Improvement Team
• Plan and set up new Biotechnology Lab
Boston University Biotechnology CityLab/SummerLab 2010-2012
• Biogen Scholars Coordinator, NC Division
• Planned and supervised the travel of high school students to and from Boston,
Massachusetts
• Attended and assisted with lab sessions at Boston University School of Medicine
Science Facilitator, North Carolina Partnership for Improving Math/Science, Chapel Hill, NC
2003 - 2005
The North Carolina Partnership for Improving Mathematics and Science is a regional collaborative
partnership initiative, supported by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of
Education, to improve the quality of K-12 mathematics and science education through the
professional development of teachers; engagement of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) faculty and professionals; and delivery of student encouragement activities.
My responsibilities included:
• Recruitment and selection of lead teachers
• Designing and delivering professional development based upon the National Science
Teaching Standards that also increases content knowledge in Science
• Increasing parental awareness through community meetings about the NCSCOS and model
strategies that can be used at home to increase parental involvement and student
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achievement PUSH (Parents Utilizing Standards at Home)
• Developed District Leadership Teams that included board members, superintendents,
curriculum specialists, and lead teachers
Desktop Publishing Instructor, Martin Community College, Bertie Campus, Windsor, NC 2003
- 2004
Planned and executed lessons and activities for a Desktop Publishing course. Evaluated work
submitted by adult participants in course.
EDUCATION
Emergency Medical Technician
Roanoke Chowan Community College, Ahoskie, NC
Date: July 31, 2005
Bachelor of Science Degree, Elementary Education
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
Concentration in Biology: GPA Major 4.0, Concentration 3.9
Graduation Date: May 15, 1998 (Summa Cum Laude)
Associate of Arts Degree
Roanoke Chowan Community College, Ahoskie, NC
College Transfer: GPA 4.0
Graduation Date: August 26, 1996
SKILLS
Computer knowledge of IBM and Macintosh systems, Internet, E-mail, and Webpage Design. All
major Spreadsheet, database, graphics, and word-processing programs including Word Perfect, MS
Works, MS Word, ClarisWorks, PowerPoint, Hyper-Studio, KeyNote, PrintMaster, MS Publisher,
Creative Writer, Perfect Picture, Quick Take 200, CBL’s, TI 83’s, Google Drive, Blackboard,
Moodle, eTrex GPS, and Technology with 3D Visualizations. Relevant courses taken listed on
Continuing Education Class History and Transcripts.
AWARDS/CERTIFICATIONS
National Board Certified Teacher, 2009-present
Teacher of the Year, Bertie Early College, 2011
Teacher of the Year, Bertie Preparatory, 2009
Certification, Grades 6-9 Middle School Science
Certification, K-12 Academically and Intellectually Gifted
Biltmore’s Who’s Who 2007-2008
Who’s Who of American Women, 2006-2007
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 2005-2006
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Certification, EMT-B, 2005-2009
Teacher of the Year, Askewville Elementary, 2001-2002
First Year Teacher of the Year, Bertie County, 1998-2000
Certificate of Recognition for Service Learning Projects, 2001-2002
PESA National Science Foundation award for Outstanding Service and Support, 2000
Recognition for Technical Assistance during the PRAXIS II NTE Workshop, 1999
Certificate of Commendation, Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award, 1999
Pinnacle Honor Society, 1998
All American Scholar, 1998
The National Dean’s List, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
Phi Kappa Phi, 1996 - 2001
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1996-1998
Certificate of Recognition for Academic Excellence, 1996
North Carolina Governor’s Certification of Appreciation, 1994
Chancellor’s List, Roanoke Chowan Community College and East Carolina University
ACTIVITIES
Bennett’s Millpond Teacher, 2010-2012
Teacher Cadet Program Mentor, 2008 -2010
Teacher Mentor, 2007-present
Director, GIRLS Science Club
Officer, Ahoskie Rescue
Member, Bertie County Search and Rescue Team
Emergency Medical Technician, Basic Level
Member, Bertie County Arts Council
Director, BYTES Computer Club
NCAE Member
Elementary Education Club, ECU 1997-1999
Student Government Secretary and Parliamentarian 1994-95
REVITALIZE, Rural Educators Using Visualization to Inspire Teacher Advancement and Learning to
Improve Science and Mathematics Education, East Carolina University, 2005 - 2007
PUBLICATIONS
Conference Annual: Technology for the Excellent School Tomorrow, Greenville, NC 1998
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REFERENCES
North Carolina Partnership for Improving Mathematics and Science, General Administration,
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Thomas B. Clark, PhD
NC-PIMS Project Director
Center for School Leadership Development
140 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-966-4494
Bertie County Schools, P.O. Box 10, Windsor, NC 27983
Andrew Harris, Principal
Phone: 252-794-6000
Bobby Occena, Board of Education
Phone: 252-794-6000
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Tawanda
Coston
Smallwood
1450
Governors
Rd
Windsor,
NC
27983
(252)
348-‐3264
tsmallwood@bertie.k12.nc.us
Objective:
To
obtain
a
position
as
an
administrator
in
the
Community
INTERNs,
Integrating
Technology
Education
Into
Rural
Neighborhoods
program.
Profile:
I
am
a
highly
energetic
and
enthusiastic
individual
who
is
dedicated
to
providing
the
best
education
and
care
to
all
students.
Education:
• East
Carolina
University,
acquired
a
Master’s
Degree
in
Mathematics
in
the
year
of
2006
• Elizabeth
City
State
University,
acquired
a
Bachelor’s
Degree
in
Mathematics
in
the
year
of
1998
Professional
Experience:
1998-‐2000:
Southwestern
Middle
School,
Windsor,
NC,
worked
as
a
7th
grade
Math
teacher
2000-‐2007:
Southwestern
Middle
School,
Windsor,
NC,
worked
as
an
8th
grade
Math
and
Algebra
I
teacher
2007-‐Feb
2013:
Bertie
Middle
School,
Windsor,
NC,
worked
as
an
8th
grade
Math
and
Algebra
I
teacher
Current
Employment:
Bertie
High
School,
715
US
Hwy
13N,
Windsor,
NC
27983
Principal:
Calvin
Moore,
cmoore@bertie.k12.nc.us
(252)794-‐3034
Teaching
Algebra
II
Professional
Development/Recognition
• National
Board
Certified
Teacher
(2006)
• Currently
serves
as
STEM
Coach
for
Stem
Career
Awareness
grant
through
North
Carolina
State
University
• Currently
serves
as
Lead
Teacher
for
an
IAM
grant
through
Chowan
University
• Served
as
STEM
Coach
for
SMART
grant
through
North
Carolina
State
University
• Currently
serves
as
district
lead
teacher
for
Common
Core
in
Mathematics
and
attends
training
• Participated
in
the
Middle
Math
Project
through
East
Carolina
University
• Attended
at
least
6
Math
Conferences
through
NCCTM
• Math
Department
Chairperson
• Provided
professional
development
on
classroom
management
at
my
school
20. 20
• Have
done
classroom
observations
per
principal’s
request
• Received
teacher
of
the
year
three
times
• Received
award
for
Team
of
the
Year
through
North
Carolina
Middle
School
Association
for
Region
1
• Visited
China’s
schools
through
the
People
to
People
Citizens
Ambassador
Program
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Appendix C. Budget
COMMUNITY INTERNS: INTEGRATING NEW TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INTO RURAL NEIGHBORHOODS
Account Description
Overall
Budget Donated Budget Requested Budget
Personnel
1. Program Directors Salaries $18,600 $3,600 $15,000
2. Technology Center Part-Time
Staff $21,840 $21,840 $0
Hardware & Supplies
3. 10 Laptops, 10 iPads, 1 portable
projector screen, 1 projector, 2
video/photograph cameras, 1 store
and charge cart, 1 apple TV, 1 Flat
TV, 10 Memory Cards, Printer Ink,
Computer Paper, Internet Access,
Toshiba eStudio 2540c all-in-one
Color copier, HP Laserjet P3005dn
printer $15,381.74 $0 $15,381.74
Food & Nutrition
4. Snacks for Training $500 $500
Contractor / Subcontracts
5. Healthcare Professional Mentors $15,000 $15,000 $0
6. Honorarium for Student Interns $2000 $0 $2000
Total Costs $73,321.74 $40,440 $32,881.74
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Appendix D. Budget Narrative
PERSONNEL
Name / Position Comment Cost
1. Karen Lea Branch, Program Director $7,500
1. Tawanda Smallwood, Program Co-Director $7,500
1. Lewis Hoggard, $0
Executive Director Windsor-Bertie Chamber of Commerce
2. Two Part-Time $0
Technology Center Staff
Mrs.
Karen
Lea
Branch
and
Mrs.
Tawanda
Smallwood
are
Principal
Interns
in
Bertie
County
Schools.
They
are
currently
attending
North
Carolina
State
University
and
are
Fellows
in
the
Northeast
Leadership
Academy
(NELA).
Together
they
will
be
planning,
implementing
and
evaluating
the
Community
INTERNs
program
throughout
the
regular
school
calendar
year,
assisting
in
organizing
and
facilitating
training
nights,
creating
partnerships
among
healthcare
professionals,
schools
and
individuals,
and
assisting
with
student
internship
activities.
They
will
also
act
as
liaisons
for
lines
of
communication
between
the
local
school
system,
community
college,
Moses
B.
Gilliam
Technology
Center
and
HealthCare
Agencies;
promote
and
advertise
programs
being
offered
at
the
center;
create
and
enforce
policies
for
using
new
technologies,
track
data
of
participants;
and
plan
and
implement
the
equipment
check
out
system.
Mrs.
Branch
and
Mrs.
Smallwood
will
also
be
responsible
for
evaluating
and
maintaining
documentation
for
the
Community
INTERNs
program.
Initial meetings for staff and volunteers will be conducted to establish
regulations and policies for the Technology Center. Training will also be provided to train staff and
volunteers on how to use the hardware and software programs before the Center can be utilized by the
youth and community. Additional trainings and meetings will be conduct throughout the year as needed.
Karen Lea Branch is a veteran educator of sixteen years in the Bertie County School System. She is
certified to teach K-12 grade levels. Her recent service has been at an Early College of Agriscience and
Biotechnology where she has dedicated time and effort into filtering high school students to focus within
the Science content area. Mrs. Branch received and implemented a grant that allowed high school
students to travel to Boston University School of Medicine to participate in summer biotechnology
studies and research. Mrs. Branch received and implemented a grant that engaged community youth in
technology education, a Learn and Serve project enabling students to use a wide variety of technologies
and provide graphic designs for local businesses and community organizations from their knowledge
gained. The proceeds sustained the program for three years after the initial funding. Mrs. Branch has also
taught introductory computer classes at the local community college. For services to the Community
INTERNs program, Mrs. Branch will be paid $25 per hour for 30 hours per month x 10 months, totaling
$7,500.
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Tawanda Smallwood is a veteran educator of fifteen years in the Bertie County School System. She is
certified to teach middle and secondary mathematics and is a National Board Certified Teacher. Her
recent service has been at the high school teaching Algebra 2. She serves as a Lead Teacher for Bertie
County’s Common Core and Essential Standards Team. She has been named her school’s teacher of the
year three times. Mrs. Smallwood has worked with local colleges in teaching other teacher mathematics
and technology. She has also conducted various workshops in Bertie County. For services to the
Community INTERNs program, Mrs. Smallwood will be paid $25 per hour for 30 hours per month x 10
months, totaling $7,500.
Lewis Hoggard is the current Executive Director of the Windsor-Bertie County Chamber of Commerce.
Although he donates many hours creating partnerships, executing programs and securing funding and
grants, the county pays Mr. Hoggard’s salary. Mr. Hoggard is willing to dedicate 10% of his time to the
Community INTERNs project. The 10% of his salary donated totals $3,600.
The Technology Center will secure two part-time persons that will open the center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
five days a week for use by youth and other community members. They will oversee the center and
ensure the security and checkout procedures of equipment. They will also be available to assist users with
questions about basic computer skills and programs, as well as basic trouble shooting issues that may
occur. They will provide community members with available brochures, web resources, and courses
available in health related fields. They will promote access to the Farmers Market website. The two part-
time persons are paid by grants already secured by the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.
The hours listed above they will dedicate to the Community INTERNs program and pay for their services
will be donated.
PERSONNEL TOTAL $15,000
HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES
3. Hardware and Accessories
Supply Items Computation Cost
Toshiba Satellite 15.6” 6GB memory $649.99/laptop x 10 laptops $6,499.90
750Gb hard drive Prestige Silver
IntelCore i5 processor
iPad with Wi-Fi 16 GB Black 3rd
Edition $489/iPad x 10 iPads $4,890
Shipping for Apple free shipping $0
Projecta-Versatol 77” Tripod $119.99/screen x 1 screen $119.99
Projector Screen
Epson SVGA 3 LCD Projector $449.99/projector x 1 projector $449.99
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Canon Vixia HF-R20 HD 8 GB Flash $429/camera with free shipping x 2 cameras $858
Memory Camcorder with
Accessories Bundle
Kensington Charge & Sync Cabinet – $610.68/unit x 1 unit $610.68
Cabinet unit for 10 web tablets –
charcoal - for Apple iPad
(3rd generation) Model#: K67771AM
Samsung 32" Class Slim LED HDTV – $479.99/TV x 1 TV $479.99
1080p, Clear Motion Rate 120, 2x HDMI,
USB, Energy Star (UN32F5000AFXZA)
Apple TV $110/device x 1 $110
8. 0 GB San Disk Micro Memory Card $24.99/card x 10 cards $249.90
Ink Cartridges for HP LaserJet $139.50/ set of 5 cartridges $139.50
#75334 cartridge
Toner for Toshiba eStudio 2540c $573.89 set $573.89
(black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
Computer Paper $39.99/box x 10 boxes $399.90
1 box 2300 sheets
Internet Access $60/month x 12 months
$0
Toshiba eStudio 2540c $3,999.00/printer x 1 printer $0
Color Laser Printer
HP LaserJet P3005dn Printer $279.00/printer x 1 printer $0
Ten 15.6 inch Toshiba Satellite laptop computers and Protection Plan will be purchased to be housed at
the Center. The laptops will be used by staff, volunteers, youth and community members to access online
healthcare information, apply for scholarships and college admissions, complete course registration,
student remediation and other online needs. The laptops will also be used for the training sessions that
will build computer and other technology skills of all participants. The high school interns will use the
laptops to create the webpages for the program and to create their required portfolios as part of the
program.
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Ten iPads will be purchased to use at the Center as well as when working on projects outside of the
Center. The iPads purchased will need a charge and sync cart for housing. The cart will also serve as a
secure device for storing the iPads. The mobility of the iPads will ensure interns the opportunity to
document their internship endeavors.
A projector and screen will be needed for the training sessions. The projector and screen will be housed at
the Center and will also be available for checkout following guidelines prepared by the program directors.
Two Canon Vixia Camcorders will be ordered for participants to document their internships, digital
storytelling to capture interviews and pictures needed to continue the quarterly Newsletter. They will also
be used by the Technology Center to capture events in order to promote the Center. The camcorders
allow users to video record, as well as take pictures. The accessories bundle includes an 8GB memory
card, a tripod for steady video recorder, and camera bag. The Center will use the additional 10 memory
cards for users that need additional space to store data and for student interns to store needed items for
their portfolio process.
One Apple TV device will be needed for the training sessions. The Apple TV will allow access to a
variety of applications that are part of the technology skills the program wishes to provide.
As part of the effort to provide healthcare information to the community, a television will be utilized as a
continuous source of information. The TV monitor will display the Discovery Fit and Health for patrons
of the Center.
Ten memory cards will be purchased for interns to store and maintain their documents, photos and videos
for their portfolio. The cards can also be used for storing the brochures created. Once the information is
no longer needed, or new internships begin, the cards can be reformatted and used again.
Boxes of paper and ink cartridges will be purchased, as there is printing capability at the Center. Printing
will be needed for the training sessions, for intern’s portfolios, and for brochures that will disseminate
information about the program, the Center, and healthcare topics.
The current wireless network, Century Link, that is used by the Windsor-Bertie Chamber of Commerce
will provide Internet access for the iPads and Laptops. A local church currently pays for the expense.
EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES TOTAL $15, 381.74
FOOD AND NUTRITION
Items Computation Cost
4. Food for training sessions $50/session x 10 sessions $500
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Snacks will be purchased for youth, volunteers and citizens attending the training sessions. The
snacks available will promote healthy eating habits including selections from vegetable and fruit
trays. When possible, the fruits and vegetables will be purchased from the local Farmer’s Market
constructed by high school students in Studio-H, a year-long high school “design/build” program
at Bertie Early College High School in Windsor, North Carolina in one the poorest counties in
the state. There will be 10 training sessions held throughout the program. The cost of providing
food that focuses on healthy nutrition is $50 per session.
CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTS
Computation Cost
5. Healthcare Professional Mentors $25/hour x 60 hours x 10 mentors $0
Each high school intern will be assigned to a mentor in a local healthcare facility for the duration of his or
her 60-hour internship. The mentor will allow the intern to shadow their practice, assist with research and
questions the intern may have during the portfolio process, and encourage the intern to pursue a career in
a healthcare related field. The mentors will donate their time for the program.
6. Honorariums for student interns ($200/student intern x 10 interns) $2000
We will recruit students with an interest in advanced science courses or a career in a health related field.
Five interns will be chosen through an application process each semester for two semesters. The students
will commit to completing 60 hours of internship at a local healthcare facility with their assigned mentor,
designing and constructing a portfolio to document their process, what they have learned and their 5 year
plan for pursuing a career in healthcare. The interns will be monitored by the program directors to ensure
they are completing the requirements for their internship. They will receive a small honorarium to help
defray the cost of travel, portfolio construction and any training needed to assist with the technology
designs for the websites, brochures and flyers that will also be a part of their commitment.
Contractors/Subcontracts Cost $2000
TOTAL COSTS FOR PROGRAM $32,881.74