My Principal Residency experience began in the fall of 2020 at Neal Middle School under the leadership of principal, Dr. Michael Fuga. I am operating as the elective administrator and I am responsible for Restorative Practices, Beginner Teachers, and Neal Middle Virtual Clubs.
Neal Middle School is located in Durham, North Carolina, and is one of 23 magnet schools in Durham Public Schools. The magnet program at Neal provides opportunities for all students to experience highly engaging coursework in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Features of the magnet program include:
- Multiple coursework opportunities in STEM focus areas, including Project Lead the Way elective courses such as Green Architecture, Computer Science Discovery, Energy and the Environment, Design and Modeling, and Robotics.
- Incorporation of the Engineering Design Process as a common problem-solving strategy in all subject areas.
- Partnerships with corporate and community experts in the fields of science, math, technology and engineering including; Lenovo, Cisco, Duke University, NC A&T, Kramden Institute, Capital Broadcasting, Keep Durham Beautiful, NC Society of Hispanic Professionals, and NC New Schools Project.
- Rigorous curriculum taught by a well-trained staff with a problem/project based approach to student assessment.
- Partnering STEM program at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability for interested students to continue their pursuit of 21st century skills and career preparation during their high school years.
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