President-Elect
Adrienne Evans
Adrienne is an innovative educator with 26 years of science teaching experience while pursuing educational opportunities for other science teachers. Her workshops and sessions include science/technology educational skills for teachers at the school, district, regional, state, and national levels. Her ultimate goal is to make science and technology accessible and engaging to ALL students of North Carolina.
Educational Background
East Carolina University | MAEd student | College of Science Education | June 2022-present
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BS Secondary Education, 9-12 Science | May 1993
Teaching Experience
Science/Computer Science Teacher: Rutherford County Schools, Wake County Schools, Columbus County Schools, and Southern Wake Academy | 1994-present
Honors and AP Physics
Honors Chemistry
AP Computer Science
Some Biology and Earth Science as needed
Head Coach: Volleyball, Swimming, and Track
District Lead Teacher, High Schools | Columbus County Schools | 2020-2021
Coach high school teachers in digital technology for virtual learning, train teachers in MTSS process, produce and present interactive presentations to all principals in district on various district-directed focus points
RET Researcher | North Carolina State University | Biotechnology Engineering Department | Dr. Roger Naryan | July 2021-present
Work with the department to procure and learn techniques of using 3D bioprinters
Designed and implemented lessons using code and science laboratory techniques with high school students
Coordinated a state-wide workshop for science teachers across North Carolina on 3D printing and bioprinting
Instructor, Summer Workshops for Teachers | Infusing Computing, The Citadel | Modeling Instruction in Science, Cal Poly University | SciTECH fest, SWA | Data-Driven Instruction, various NC regions
Awards and Recognitions
Teacher of the Year | Southern Wake Academy 2022-2023
IamCS Ambassador| NCDPI 2020-present
NCSTA Board Director | 2018-present
Curriculum Writing Team Lead for 9-12 Computer Science | NCDPI 2019-2021
Teacher of the Year | Columbus County Schools/CCCA 2019-2020
Curriculum Writing Team for 9-12 Science | NCDPI 2002-2004
Toyota Tapestry Award | Adhesive Properties of Matter for Commercial Use 1997