Adrienne Evans

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

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

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PDI Keynote Speakers

Amy D'Amico

Amy D'Amico joined the Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) in 2013 as the Division Director of Professional Services. She oversees Professional Development and Leadership Development initiatives at SSEC.

National Geographic Explorer

Pamela C. Silva Diaz is a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Her work focuses on strengthening climate resilience and adaptation through technology development and collaborative innovation. Through her business, PamLab Design and Engineering, she facilitates participatory design processes in community contexts and provides engineering services to develop hardware solutions.