corporate citizenship initiative made
possible by contributions from Honeywell
employees. During the week-long
academy in June, Mr. Donnelly will
participate in a professional development
program with other educators to learn
innovative techniques to edify and inspire
students about STEM education and
careers in math and science. Some of the
planned lessons include engineering and
thermal design challenges, living and
working in space and the history of the
space program. “I expect learning in the
classroom to be heightened by engaging,
real-world lessons that hone team work
and problem-solving skills across all
subjects, not just science,” Donnelly said.
The Honeywell Educators Space Academy
will convey lessons, materials and
strategies to further invigorate teaching
approaches in class. Donnelly said he
hopes to build upon the tools he has
brought back from other academies he
has attended in the past, most recently,
the Phil Michelson ExxonMobile Teachers
Academy. Donnelly also received word last
month that he is the recipient of a 2017
Engineering is Elementary scholarship.
This fully-funded professional
development opportunity will take place
at the end of June in the Museum of
Science in Boston.