Felicia Formisano
My name is Felicia Formisano, and I am a 6th grade math teacher at Hampton Academy in Hampton, New Hampshire. This is my fourth year in the classroom, and I have previously taught 7th grade math, 8th grade math, as well as special education. I have my bachelor’s degree in education, and I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Instruction and Leadership at Granite State College. I had the opportunity to participate in the Research Experience for Teachers of Engineering (RETE) during the summer of 2021. During this program, I had the opportunity to work with engineers in the environmental engineering department of UNH, completing research and experiencing the world of engineering. The takeaway I had from the program was learning how to work as a group, bouncing ideas off others and taking on a role in a large group project. I also learned about the length and depth of the projects environmental engineers work on. As an educator, I strive to complete more group work with my students to help them develop the necessary skills needed to be a member of a team and a good group member to others. This program helped me learn some of these skills that I should be fostering in the classroom. As I gain more teaching experience, I hope to incorporate more group work and utilize the skills I learned during this program.
Project Title: Using Unmanned Aerial Systems to Detect Pavement Elevation Change
