CTI 2025 Fellows

Creating School Environments that Facilitate Resilience 

Leader: Erin Godly-Reynolds, Ph.D., Psychological Science, UNC Charlotte

Coordinator: Genitia Johnson, K-2nd Grade, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary 

  • Deborah Ayers, Cosmetology, West Charlotte High School
  • Ernisha Ballard, Social Studies, Whitewater Middle School
  • Monique Hall, 4th Grade, Devonshire Elementary School
  • Kelly Hanson, French/Creative Writing, Piedmont IB Middle School
  • Vashti Mosby, Science, Northridge Middle School
  • Thomas Murphy, Business Marketing, Rocky River High School
  • Eden Mae Penaso, Math, J.M. Alexander Middle School
  • Carolyn Simmons, Pre-K, Governors’ Village STEM Academy

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The Global Energy Challenge

Leader: Durwin Striplin, Ph.D., Chemistry, Davidson College

Coordinator:  Sandie Spraggins, Technology, Irwin Academic Center

  • Jennifer Aguilando, Science, J.M. Alexander Middle School
  • Patrick Andales, Science, James Martin Middle School
  • Sarmistha Ghosh, Biology, South Mecklenburg High School
  • StaceyAnne Hartberger, 5-7th Grade, Parker Academic Center
  • Valentin Joyson, Chemistry, South Mecklenburg High School
  • Daniel Penaso, English, Independence High School

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Echoes of Holocaust and Genocide

Leader:  Oscar Lansen, Ph.D., History, UNC Charlotte

Coordinator:  Dawn Young, French, East Mecklenburg High School

  • Josie Bradshaw, Social Studies, Providence High School
  • Lauren De Angelis, Social Studies, Hough High School
  • Chelsea Hall, English Language Arts, Whitewater Middle School
  • Tam Hawk, Social Studies, Albemarle Road Middle School
  • Delee Marciano, Social Studies, South Mecklenburg High School
  • Seon Sloley, English Language Arts, Northridge Middle School

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Plants, Omics, and Humans

Leader:  Bao-Hua Song, Ph.D., Biological Sciences, UNC Charlotte

Coordinator:  Jenn Hamilton, Science, Piedmont IB Middle School

  • Elizabeth Abel, 4th Grade, River Gate Elementary School
  • Jespher Garcia, Science, Alexander Graham Middle School
  • Helen Oreiro, Science, James Martin Middle School
  • Susan Pittinaro, Biology, Myers Park High School
  • Zach Sanford, Exceptional Children, Hough High School
  • Tamara Wood, Exceptional Children, Northridge Middle School
  • Adam Wood, Biology, Garinger High School

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Enhancing Language Learning Outcomes Through AI-Powered Education

Leader:  Miffy Tsai, Ed.D. candidate, Chinese Studies, Davidson College

Coordinator:  Karen Kyei-Fordjour, Business Education, Hough High School

  • Liz Cochrane, Multilingual Learners, East Mecklenburg High School
  • William Paglinawan, English Language Arts, Kennedy Middle School
  • Mawuena Dabla, French, South Academy of International Languages
  • Meghan Erb, Speech-Language, Parker Academic Center
  • Katie Heidrich, French, Hough High School
  • Matt Kelly, Spanish, Independence High School
  • Kokou Komlanvi, French, West Charlotte High School
  • Mila Ugueto, Spanish, Olympic High School

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Human Experiences of Death and Dying

Leader:  Sara Juengst, Ph.D., Anthropology, UNC Charlotte

Coordinator:  Jackie Smith, Science/Research, Hough High School

  • LaShonda Alexander, AVID, Wilson STEM Academy
  • LaTonya Bartell, Exceptional Children, Butler High School
  • Abbie Hess, Visual Art, Independence High School
  • Joy Manson, English Language Arts, Cochrane Collegiate Academy
  • Shannon McFarland, English, East Mecklenburg High School
  • Dawn Synder, Science, Hough High School
  • Khuanduen Toatley, History, Northwest School of the Arts
  • Stephanie Wyatt, Health Science, West Charlotte High School
  • Jessica Young, Social Studies, Cochrane Collegiate Academy

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