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Grow Our Own initiative highlighted as Future Teachers students present projects
Summary
Board members recognized the Grow Our Own initiative and Future Teachers of Alabama student winners; two students spoke about their teaching aspirations and the board adopted the recognition by unanimous voice vote.
The Alabama State Board of Education on May 14 recognized the Grow Our Own initiative and students from the Future Teachers of Alabama competition, and invited student participants to speak about their projects and career goals.
Dr. Eric Mackey described the competition structure and noted there had been a tie in the notebook and display category. He introduced student teams and advisers from the winning entries and invited contestants to the microphone.
Lillian McCord, a student adviser identified earlier in the meeting, said she was “so blessed to have the opportunity to further my education” and described interviewing in-service teachers and surveying classroom educators as part of her project. Kinsley Jones, who introduced herself to the board, said, “I want to be a teacher since kindergarten. I just want to make a difference in students’ lives.” Both students were thanked and congratulated by Dr. Mackey and board members. The board adopted the resolution recognizing the initiative and student winners by unanimous voice vote; the transcript does not provide a roll-call tally.
The recognition emphasized the board’s workforce development focus and encouraged students to continue teacher-preparation pathways, including national board certification over the longer term.
