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Suzanne Hawtrey: Artist

Suzanne Hawtrey: Artist

Suzanne Hawtrey: My name is Suzanne Hawtrey and I am the lead parent-teacher mentor for the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy. I came on board as a, an artist. And I'm bringing my pottery skills, my ceramic background, and my love for art and creativity to the Engineering Academy. Suzanne Hawtrey: My son, Owen McKenzie is a junior at the Engineering Academy presently and he inspired me to participate and become involved with the academy. And just exited to be a part of his class and to be learning with the students, and I'm just excited to be with them. Suzanne Hawtrey: I think what's most exciting about the Engineering Academy, is the enthusiasm among the students and their desire to really take risks in terms of exploring not only engineering but creativity, and the desire to combine engineering with creativity, I think it's very exciting for students, parents, teachers, and the entire community. Suzanne Hawtrey: Well, as a mentor, I don't see myself as even necessarily in control. I…

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