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Pathways to Engineering (PLTW)

Pathway to Engineering

 

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Eligible Students: 9, 10, 11, 12

 Pathway to Engineering is a 6-course high school program. These challenging courses use project-based, hands-on experience to teach students the key elements and skills of engineering and technology-based careers.

Pathway to Engineering classes:

  • Principles of Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Digital Electronics
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing
  • Civil Engineering & Architecture
  • Engineering Design & Development

Program Instructors

  • Mrs. Leigh Ann Carpenter
    PLTW Instructor
    lcarpenter@rolla31.org
    (573) 458-0150 x15130
    RTI Rm: 130

    Office Hours: M-F 8:00-8:30am

    This school year marks my 32nd year as a secondary teacher and 14th year teaching PLTW Engineering at the Rolla Technical Institute (RTI.) I did retire at the end of my 30th year teaching, BUT I couldn’t stay away, and I am currently a full-time sub, teaching PLTW Engineering part time, 3 hours a day, at RTI.

  • Degrees Held:

    • Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Mathematics Education
       

    Licensure and Certifications: 

    • Intro to Engineering & Design (IED)
    • Principles of Engineering (POE)
    • Engineering Design & Development (EDD)
    • Digital Electronics (DE)
    • Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

  • Intro to Engineering Design
    Engineering Design & Development
    Digital Electronics
    Principles of Engineering

  • Mr. Bryce Swafford
    PLTW Instructor
    bswafford@rolla31.org
    (573-458-0130 X 13146
    RTI Rm: 130

  • Aerospace Engineering