Molly Graham, an educator at Northshore High School in Slidell, was visited by Deborah Rochelle and Katy Pacelli on February 20, 2024.
Mrs. Rochelle is the namesake of the grant that was received, and Ms. Pacelli serves as the Executive Director of the Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Charitable Foundation Inc. The grant awarded to Mrs. Graham is known as the Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant Program.
Mrs. Graham was selected to receive the grant in order to develop 3D printed prosthetics.
Students enrolled in the Digital Media 2 program have been exploring the ways in which 3D printers can be utilized to assist individuals in need. Through the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, students were able to create a functional assistive device. By utilizing 3D printed components, students successfully assembled a working prosthetic hand.
The primary objective of this project was to encourage students to think about how technological advancements, such as 3D printers, can positively impact members of the local community.
