LUMBERTON — The director of the Robeson Planetarium and Science Center has been named an NC Space Education Ambassador.
Ken Brandt will serve among 16 master teachers representing 11 school districts across the state in the NC Space Education Ambassadors program, according to Jobi B. Cook, associate director of NASA/NC Space Grant at North Carolina State University.
“The NC Space Education Ambassadors (NCSEA) program helps meet two equal, nationwide needs: (1) to prepare pre-college students for STEM careers, and (2) to equip teacher leaders to inspire students. The goal of the NCSEA program is to build a statewide network of master teachers who deliver NASA educational content to their local students, schools and communities,” according to North Carolina State University’s website.
The planetarium director said it is an honor to be named a NC Space Education Ambassador.
"I am humbled and honored to be selected as a NCSEA ambassador, and I look forward to working with NASA's NC Space grant, and Langley research center to learn more about human spaceflight,” Brandt said.
Brandt will participate in professional development sessions throughout the academic year.
“The Public Schools of Robeson County commends Mr. Brandt for this prestigious recognition. We look forward to witnessing his contributions to the program and hearing the countless stories of student lives he will impact as a result,” said Jessica Horne, PSRC chief communications officer.
“We would like to congratulate Mr. Brandt for the recognition and thank him for all of the hard work he contributes each day to education in the Public Schools of Robeson County,” PSRC Superintendent Dr. Freddie Williamson said in a statement.
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