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Big news for Battelle!

Aug 27, 2013

Aimee Kennedy has just been announced as the next Vice President for Education at STEM Learning at Battelle. Currently the leader of Metro Early College, a principal-in-residence at Battelle and a nationally recognized voice in education, Aimee will bring her talents to lead the entire scope of Battelle’s education efforts including BattelleEd, the organization that manages the STEMx network and the Ohio STEM Learning Network. Here’s a snippet from the release just posted by Battelle:

“Aimee will be a tremendous asset to Battelle and our STEM education initiatives,” said Wadsworth. “Her track record in education leadership roles, combined with her hands-on work in the classroom, brings a well-rounded perspective and will help create a clear path to expand the successes of Metro to other schools and school districts.”

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to join a well-regarded institute like Battelle and continue the momentum around STEM learning,” Kennedy said. “Leading the STEM education work at Battelle is a tremendous opportunity to shepherd the fantastic work at Metro while influencing STEM education in a broader context.”  Click here for the full release.  

We’re excited to work with such an accomplished educator and school leader. If you’d like to send a question or comment to Aimee, just drop a comment in the box below.

By Rob Evans 01 Nov, 2023
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