Many of my projects earned recognition for the difference they made. Click on an image to expand and discover the story behind each feature, including links to the original media.
JA Inspire to Hire
Fall 2025
WDRB showcased GE Appliances’ booth and volunteers who inspired students to explore careers in manufacturing and technology at the 2025 JA Inspire to Hire Career Expo. Watch it HERE.
Mayor's Press Release
SummerWorks 2025 Kickoff
WLKY featured GE Appliances employee Kenneth Albyati at the Mayor’s SummerWorks 2025 kickoff, showcasing our role in supporting citywide youth employment and workforce engagement. Watch it HERE.
After the Tassel
Hiring Fair
KentuckianaWorks’ recap video of the After the Tassel Hiring Fair 2025 features GE Appliances’ involvement, highlighting our efforts to connect students with career opportunities. Here my feedback at 2:30 in the RECAP VIDEO.
Employee Interviews
SummerWorks 2025
I coordinated with Kentuckiana Works for two of our GE Appliance employees in my summerworks program to be interviewed. Check out their stories HERE starting at 0:59.
Every Voice Heard
Career Panel
I designed and moderated a career panel for multilingual learners. The Academies of Louisville Alliance praised it for "transform[ing] a career panel into a dynamic workshop" and for "setting a bar for all events moving forward." Read the article HERE.
Career Opportunities Presentation
The Academies of Louisville Alliance recorded and shared my presentation at Doss High School on Career Opportunities.
Watch it HERE.
Marketing Highlight
LinkedIn Review
I'm very active on LinkedIn and frequently share the learning I've completed and my reviews of the tools I'm using. Articulate's marketing team saw my post on Dave Anderson's course and used it for their marketing initiatives! See post HERE.
eLearning Designer's Academy
December 2024 Challenge
My project "Processing Lost and Delayed Holiday Orders" was highlighted in the December 2024 recap video by Tim Slade. You can hear more about my project in the RECAP VIDEO at 3:55.
E-Learning Heroes
Accessibility Challenge #466
My project "Use Your Brain" was my very first Articulate Storyline project. It was featured in the E-Learning Hero's challenge #466 recap, and inspired another member's entry the following week. Read more HERE.
NAHS Orchestra's Numbers on the Rise
The New Albany High School orchestra program grew by 20% in two years under my direction. You can read the News and Tribune article HERE.
New Albany High School orchestra to honor Rubin Sher
I led this event, which included a ribbon-cutting, facility tour, and alumni concert. I also designed a display case with program artifacts and I secured press coverage with the News and Tribune. Read the article here. Read it HERE.
Hazelwood orchestra room named after longtime educator
This project involved a long process of proposals, petitioning, speaking to the school board, organizing a dedication event, and coordinating with the News and Tribune to share the Nancy's story. Read about it HERE.
Share Your Story Contest
I was a participating school program partner for the 90.5 "Creative Writing Project." I led students though the activity, and submitted their works. My orchestra student Maliya won! Click HERE to listen.
Music at the Louisville Zoo
WUOL radio station recorded and reported on my Floyd County Youth Symphony students performing at the Louisville Zoo. The animals' reactions were fascinating! See a parent review HERE.
Elementary School Station Intro
I secured a relationship for the NAFC school district with 90.5 for various educational opportunities and as instrument donation recipient organization. In this video, students at Fairmont Elementary say hello on the station. Click HERE to listen.
Chicago Educational
Field Trip
I plan and led performance-based trips annually. Our orchestra has traveled to Chicago, Nashville, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati; creating relationships with city universities and professional orchestras. Check out the district highlight VIDEO on our 2019 trip to Chicago.
Scholarship Fundraising Annual Talent Show
I teamed up with my fellow Honors & Awards Committee colleague, Matt Jacobi, on this project. Together, we've raised funds and established several new scholarship opportunities for students. We were featured by the district and you can watch the overview HERE.
Chamber Music Supplemental Program
I have launched, developed, and nurtured a multitude of educational and performance opportunities for students. The district recognized our chamber music program in 2020. Watch it HERE.