Guests gather as the event begins
Students and educators take advantage of the photobooth
Students welcome professionals to their Get On The Bus event. The students were able to guide guests to their tables while sharing about their own experiences.
Guests gather as the event begins
Mariah Presley-Robinson, Grandview High School student, and Miguel Tapia Becerra, Shawnee Mission North student, take the stage to begin the event.
Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, the Missouri Superintendent of the Year from Grandview School District, and Dr. Michelle Hubbard, the Kansas Superintendent of the Year from Shawnee Mission School District take advantage of their on-stage opportunity to snap an off-script selfie with the Get on the Bus crowd of over 500 guests.
Dr. Bill Nicely, Real World Learning's Educator-in-Residence, introduces a student panel to further hear about their experiences.
Emily McDoweel, a Kearney senior, shares about her experience at an architecture internship. McDowell announced that Real World Learning helped her to discover her love for architecture. She plans to continue her architecture education at the University of Arizona.
Jocelyn Ducree, a Crossroads Academy student, answers how Real World Learning has impacted her. Ducree believes it has many positives.
Obiamaka Obiesie and Mackenzey Spiller, Student Voice Captains, are invited to the stage to present the next award.
Mackenzey Spiller embraces Pedagogy Pioneers winners Sarah Renfrow and Stefani Russ, both of whom are from her own high school, Raymore Peculiar.
Jill Williams, Vice President of Workforce Development at Missouri Hospital Association and Molly Weaver, Sunflower Talent Acquisitions, shares how Real World Learning impacts the healthcare system. Professionals are working to share the different options in healthcare for students.
Ace Cofield, Shawnee Mission Ambassador, and Kaelyn Dale, Fort Osage Ambassador begin educator awards.
Cooper Appleman, a Harrisonville Ambassador, assists with awarding Next-Gen Navigator recipients.
Anna Hennes, Real World Learning Program Leader, introduced herself as she begins to invite employers who have been involved in Real World Learning so far.
Lauren Kepler, from Newkirk Novak Construction, shares her experience with students within her construction sites. She even shares that one of their past students went on to work for their company after high school.
Kelly Brucher from JE Dunn speaks on her interaction with Real World Learning Coordinators. She expresses the ease of working with a coordinator who is passionate and on top of tasks.
An Industry Impact Employer Panel gather on stage to answer questions regarding how their businesses are interacting with real world learning.
Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, wraps up the event by remembering Mr. K's legacy and why Real World Learning is a way of the future.
Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, wraps up the event by remembering Mr. K's legacy and why Real World Learning is a way of the future.
Student Agency Superstar recipients
