As young people, we often questioned how our lessons related to real-life scenarios. When I worked as an archaeology technician at Monocacy National Battlefield in Urbana, the fields of history, geometry, and technology converged. Specifically, I worked alongside another archaeology technician on the L'Hermitage site, a French-Caribbean plantation in Urbana, Maryland. Starting as a volunteer, I eventually joined the National Park Service to complete the season's tasks. Throughout my tenure with NPS, I guided visitors through the site's features, shedding light on its significance in Frederick County history, the lives of the enslaved individuals, and the culture of the family who owned them.


    This experience emphasized the distinction between memorizing facts and the art of applying our education to practical situations. This is one example of many for why I support policies and funding that encourage students to apply their knowledge critically to address challenges. 


*** Tip for aspiring archaeologists: Remember, those perfect squares are created by applying the Pythagorean theorem to our measurements! ***




Check out these programs already available through the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship Program!

https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/fcpsyouthapprentice/current-openings

There are plenty of opportunities for more career sectors to join in such as veterinary services, legal aide, and professional sports to name a few. 


If you or your company may have an opportunity for a student to begin applying what they are learning in practical ways to prepare for a future career, please follow this link to get involved: 

https://sites.google.com/fcps.org/fcpsyouthapprentice/employers

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