Hi! My name is Chakea Robinson-Shaw. I am the Engineering Instructor at 4C Academy.

I am a graduate of Mitchell-Baker High School in Camilla, GA. Upon graduating, I attended Tuskegee University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Systems Engineering. After completing my master’s degree, I became a Systems\Test Engineer with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) at their Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City Beach, FL. I received seven years of engineering experience (testing hardware and software, modifying and review system drawings, cost estimation, etc.). I moved back to Southwest Georgia (home) and spent the last three years teaching on the collegiate level. This is my first year teaching in Dougherty County School System, but fourth year in education. I am excited and looking forward to engaging and sharing my expertise and experiences in engineering to high school students that will lead them to choose a career in engineering.

PATHWAY OVERVIEW

Engineering & Technology combines hands-on projects with a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for the most challenging post-secondary engineering and technology programs. Students build a solid writing, comprehension, calculation, problem-solving, and technical skills.

In addition to classroom and laboratory experiences, students participate in the Technology Students Association (TSA). TSA activities promote leadership skills, high standards of craft quality, scholarship, and safety. Through TSA, students have the opportunity to explore the community’s industrial and technical resources, practice parliamentary procedures and democratic decision-making, and earn recognition for exemplary performance.

9th and 10th Grade

The engineering and technology pathway provide the students with an overview of engineering and technology. This includes the different methods used in the engineering design process developing fundamental technology and engineering literacy. Students will learn to design technical solutions to engineering problems using a whole systems approach to engineering design in engineering concepts. The students knowledge of the design process will be applied to develop solutions using engineering software and prototype production processes.

Course 1: Foundations of Engineering and Technology

Course 2: Engineering Concepts

Course 3: Engineering Applications

Engineering and Technology graduates typically pursue post-secondary education to prepare for engineering technician-oriented positions. Possible college majors include architectural, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, computer science, electrical, environmental, industrial, manufacturing, materials, mechanical, and nuclear engineering and engineering technology.