AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center
February-March 2026
A Note From The AAMU/UAH RIC Team
Region 3!
Hold on Teachers, summer is almost here!!! Just a few weeks left! YOU GOT THIS!! I hope yo are ready for summer leaning! We all know that educators are life long learners. We've been working very hard to make sure that there are different learning opportunities that will support each of your learning needs. Over the past few months it's been so exciting see so many of you taking advantage of our FREE professional development. Throughout this newsletter you will see many different opportunities for a professional development that meets your needs! Register quickly as space is limited for many of our sessions. We're bringing in some wonderful speakers/teachers to our region. We have several virtual and face to face learning opportunities available.
Please feel free to contact us for ANYTHING that we can do to support your district, school, or classroom! WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU REGION 3!
The AAMU/UAH Regional In-service Center Team!
#ALRegion3NBCT (National Board Certified Teacher) Support
The AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center is proud to partner with and advocate for educators currently pursuing NBCT status or interested in pursuing NBCT status. For more information about NBCT mentoring support and opportunities offered through the AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center, please complete the Region 3 NBCT interest form and someone from our team will be reaching out to you soon!
Check out our center's NBCT Resources! #NBCT4ALL
The AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center offers mentoring support for #ALRegion3 educators. Our mentors “walk alongside” candidates to support them “ through the certification process, often starting before the teacher actually applies for certification. Candidate support providers ask questions that help a candidate show evidence more clearly, are sensitive to a candidate’s emotional needs, help candidates create organizational systems to manage the process, locate resources to help with technology demands, and provide models of feedback that broaden and deepen the candidate’s own analytical abilities”.
Let the AAMU/UAH Inservice Center mentor you through the National Board process. You should not have to attempt it alone!
Mark Your Calendar! #ALRegion3 Happenings
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Jackson County Schools
Marshall County Schools
Guntersville City Schools
Dekalb County Schools
ALSDE Wakelet
ASiM Biology Specialist - Candyce A. Curry
NEW ASIM Biology lessons aligned with our new Course of Study (COS)! Please let me know if you would be interested in piloting the NEW Biology lessons in your classroom.
As we count down to the end of the school year, we KNOW that amazing experiences are happening every day in your classroom. As you capture those moments, remember to share photos of your students enjoying Science in Motion labs this year! Share them with me (email) or tag our social media pages. Don’t forget to use the hashtags… #asim4all #amsti4all #aamuasimregion3
STAY TUNED. Summer professional learning opportunities are created, and the schedule will be published soon. Here's the link to AMSTI's and UAH's "Menu of Services" for Professional Learning Opportunities.
Coaching opportunities are still available for May. Please allow me to help you with planning, co-teaching, and co-facilitating labs. I am excited about the opportunity to visit your classroom and work with you! Let's make these experiences for our students rich and engaging together. Please email dates that you would like to invite me to your classroom to share with you and your class(es).
Please email me at candyce.curry@aamu.edu. Thank you for all you do for the students of Region 3!
Candyce A. Curry, M.Ed.
Biology (Life Sciences) Instructional Specialist, Alabama Science in Motion (ASIM)
P.O. Box 291 - Normal, Alabama 35763
AMSTI-UAH Learning Opportunities
ATiM Specialist - Dr. Courtney W. Hamilton
Happy New Year Region 3 Educators!
As we move through this second semester of the 2025-2026 school year, this season invites us to reflect, refocus, and reenergize our practice. I’m excited to continue partnering with you as we build momentum for a strong and impactful spring semester.
My mission remains the same: to support you in using technology not just as a tool, but as a pathway to transform teaching and learning. As we navigate mid-year goals and student growth, this is the perfect time to deepen implementation and explore fresh strategies that elevate engagement and achievement.
From artificial intelligence (A.I.) to digital literacy to computer science and beyond, we’ll continue exploring meaningful resources that empower both you and your students. Together, we can cultivate innovative, future-ready classrooms where technology enhances every learning experience.
I look forward to collaborating with you on professional development opportunities that leave you feeling refreshed, recharged, and INSPIRED to INTEGRATE!
Please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to support you in any way I can!
Genuinely,
Dr. Courtney Winn Hamilton
Instructional Specialist, Alabama Technology in Motion (ATiM)
256.904.0471 | winningeducator@gmail.com | www.atim.us
P.O. Box 291 - Normal, Alabama 35763
BEST Robotics
The AAMU/UAH RIC has partnered with BEST Robotics! We are recruiting teams from REGION 3 and the surrounding area! It's Completely FREE for teachers and students who participate. BEST Robotics is offered to public, private, and homeschooled schools in grades K-12 at no cost to participating schools. Did I mention that it's 100% FREE and also aligns with Alabama CTE plan!
I’m PROUD to say that AAMU is now the 2nd HBCU to partner with BEST in the NATION!
As Tennessee Valley Hub Director and South's Regional Director, my goal is to strengthen my hub and region! I would love to have your join the BEST family.
If you would be interested in becoming a BEST Robotics Sponsor/Coach please reach out to me!
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
Click this LINK so I can gather your contact info if you're interested! I'll be sure to send you the registration link!
Aundria Campbell
TVHUB Director/South's BEST Regional Director/AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center Director
256-929-9009
South's BEST 2025 Recap
South’s BEST Robotics Championship was held December 5–6, 2025 at Alabama A&M University’s Elmore Gymnasium, hosting more than 600 middle and high school students who advanced from local BEST hubs across the Southeast to compete in robot matches, engineering presentations, team exhibits, and spirit challenges.
Teams represented hubs from states including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida, and the event brought together students, mentors, volunteers, and community supporters for two days of high-energy STEM competition and celebration.
Check out a snippet of our South's BEST Celebration and Competition. We had over 1,200 in attendance, and approximately 800 of these were middle and high school students. We HAD a BALL! We've already began planning for South's BEST 2026! Create your team for our next 2026 season!
Need Support for Your Teachers of Multilingual Students?
Need Support for Your Teachers of Multilingual Students? Well, you're in luck! #ALRegion3 ALSDE EL Specialist, Ms. Magon McAnelly is here to support. From professional learning sessions to coaching needs, she has you covered. You can reach Magon at
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Madison City Schools
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DeKalb County Schools
Guntersville City Schools
Marshall County Schools
Boaz City Schools
Albertville City Schools
Arab City Schools
Fort Payne City Schools
Jackson County Schools
Mrs. Aundria Campbell
AAMU/UAH Office
Ms. Jacqueline "Jackie" Rogers
Ms. Candyce Curry
Alabama Science in Motion (ASiM)
Biology Specialist
Mr. Travis Rivers
Material Support
Dr. Courtney Winn Hamilton
Instructional Technology Specialist
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AAMU/UAH Regional Inservice Center
Email: jaqueline.rogers@aamu.edu
Website: https://www.aamu.edu/academics/colleges/education-humanities-behavioral-sciences/research-outreach-centers/regional-inservice-center/
Location: 4900 Meridian Street North, Huntsville, AL, USA
Phone: 256-372-5771
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