February 01, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Representatives of AT&T Kentucky, the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky, and legislators will gather on Friday afternoon (Feb. 1) for the announcement of the AT&T Dynamic Leadership Series grant.
“The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science is an exciting step forward for education in Kentucky,” said Joan Coleman, president of AT&T Kentucky. “AT&T recognizes the importance of developing leadership skills to prepare students to be our future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. We are very pleased to be a part of this inaugural class.”
The creation of the AT&T Dynamic Leadership Series will provide opportunities for students at the Gatton Academy to hone leadership skills and to enhance their understanding of leadership concepts. This grant of $35,000 will make possible consultants, materials and other resources to nurture leaders, especially in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Dr. Julia Roberts, Executive Director of the Gatton Academy, highlighted the importance of the AT&T Dynamic Leadership Series for “building leaders who are entrepreneurs.”
The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science opened in the fall of 2007. With its opening, Kentucky becomes the 14th state to have a residential school for advanced high school students with a focus on mathematics and science that is supported by the state legislature. The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics was the first school, established in 1980.
One of the major goals of the Gatton Academy is to develop leadership in the STEM disciplines. The economy of a state depends on innovation that often comes from these disciplines.
“Leadership is a fundamental purpose of the Gatton Academy,” said Tim Gott, Director of the Gatton Academy. “The AT&T grant will enable us to provide substantial training for students as they develop as young leaders. With these opportunities, Academy students will explore key components of leadership, reflect on their individual gifts and abilities, interact with established leaders, and become involved in leadership roles across in the disciplines and beyond. The impact of the AT&T gift will be felt for years to come.”
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For information, contact Julia Roberts at (270) 745-6323.
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