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LTHS Engineering Advisory Board - Educating Future Innovators

Meet the dedicated LTHS Engineering team and learn about the engaging programs offered, industry partnerships, and upcoming events. Stay informed on curriculum updates, funding information, and articulation agreements. Join us in shaping the future of engineering education!

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LTHS Engineering Advisory Board - Educating Future Innovators

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  1. WELCOME!! Engineering Advisory Board!

  2. Introductions • Industry, Community, Post-Secondary, Students • LTHS Engineering Team

  3. Jessica Patterson • 15th year teaching-10th year at LTHS • Baylor University-Computer Science • Currently teaching Pre-AP Computer Science 1, AP Computer Science 2, AP Computer Science 3, Digital Electronics • I love teaching engineering courses because…

  4. Lucy Metz • 10th year of teaching-5th year at LTHS • Texas State University-San Marcos with a major in Math and a minor in English Currently teach Algebra 2, Pre-AP Algebra 2 and Principles of Engineering • I love teaching engineering courses because…

  5. Marisa Mejia • 2nd year of teaching-1st year at LTHS • Texas Tech-Bachelor’s of Science in Architecture in 2005, Master’s of Art Education in 2006 • Helped launch architecture program at Estacado High School in Lubbock • Taught Architectural Delineation as a graduate instructor at Texas Tech for the freshman level architecture and civil engineering students • Currently teaching Intro to Engineering Design • I love teaching engineering courses because…

  6. Kristin Brudigam • 5th year of teaching-4th year at LTHS • Wayne State College, Nebraska-Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics Education • Attended a summer program at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln-final design project for the Civil Engineering curriculum is similar to my experience • Currently teaching Geometry, Pre AP Geometry, and Civil Engineering • I love teaching engineering courses because…

  7. Overview of Program/Updates • LTISD Institutes • A Week at the Institutes • Project Lead the Way (PTLW) • Siemens/ACTE Partnership • Update on Articulation Agreements

  8. LTHS INSTITUTES OF STUDY • Advanced Science & Medicine • Veterinary & Agricultural Science • Math, Engineering & Architecture • Business, Finance & Marketing • Humanities, Technology & Communications • Fine Arts

  9. Institute of Advanced Science & Medicine

  10. Institute of Veterinary & Agricultural Science

  11. Institute of Math, Engineering & Architecture

  12. Institute of Business, Finance & Marketing

  13. Institute of Humanities, Technology & Communications

  14. Institute of Fine Arts

  15. Project Lead the Way LTHS PLTW Engineering Coursework • Introduction to Engineering Design • Principles of Engineering • Digital Electronics • Civil Engineering & Architecture • Engineering Design & Development

  16. Siemens/ACTE Update

  17. Funding Updates • Perkins (non-competitive): $31,000 • CATCP (competitive): $5,000 anticipated • Siemens (competitive): $17,000 – Engineering • SME/PLTW (competitive): $5,000 anticipated - Engineering

  18. A Week at the Institutes • Engineering • Web Page Design • Film Production

  19. Articulation Agreements • 2007-2008 Articulations: • Digital Electronics @ ACC • 2008-2009 Articulations: • ACC: Digital Electronics & Principles of Engineering • Texas State: Intro to Engineering Design & Digital Electronics • Texas Tech: Intro to Engineering Design & Principles of Engineering & Digital Electronics

  20. Upcoming Events • Engineering and Technology Interactive: Designing Your Future • Texas State University @ San Marcos • November 14th • Meet and talk to engineers • Meet and talk to college students and staff • Tour lab and classroom facilities in the School of Engineering • Use creativity and design to solve hands-on challenges

  21. Year in Review: Advisory Recap 2007-2008 • Recruit: Bringing Students into the Program • Retain: Enriching the experiences of students in our programs • Promote: Preparing our students for college & career

  22. Advisory Committee Focus Groups • Defining the Work • Organizing the Work • Evaluating the Work Group Reports

  23. Upcoming Meeting Date • November 13th ~ 7:30-8:45am in LTHS Lecture Hall, E203 Thank you for your commitment and dedication to Lake Travis ISD students!! Amanda Johnson - johnsona@ltisdschools.org Jessica Patterson - pattersonj@ltisdschools.org Jill Siler - silerj@ltisdschools.org

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