"Attending festivals, school visits, and public programs as a first-generation Mexican American representing DNCR is an honor. Seeing the faces of the Latine community light up when I greet them in Spanish—it means more to me than gold," shares Hugo Govea, a passionate member of DNCR's Education and Outreach team.
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"Christin Brown is an absolute jewel for Jennette's Pier and NC Aquariums. Christin and her very small yet powerful team embrace the opportunity to welcome nearly 10,000 students each year. Many of these children have never seen or experienced the ocean, and this team creates not only a fun and engaging educational experience but crafts a lifelong memory for these children while fostering an appreciation for our natural resources." - Hap Fatzinger, Director, NC
How long have you been with DNCR?
13 years.
At the NCMA learning happens in the galleries, Museum Park, online, and in classrooms across our state. I’m passionate about what I do because I’ve seen the impact. Museum objects serve as catalysts to spark curiosity, learning, and discussion. Art museums offer students ways to connect to cultures across time and place and broaden their worldviews. We are excited to join other museums, parks, zoos, and historic sites in North Carolina’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) as we celebrate that “learning happens here.”
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and I kicked it off by visiting Rockingham Early College High School, located in Wentworth, NC, where I spent time with Ms. Valencia Abbott, a history and civics teacher at the school.