Nov. 9, 2007

Amber Philman
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
amber.n.philman@nasa.gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: 55-07

NASA LEADERS KICK-OFF EXPLORER SCHOOL EVENT

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An educational partnership between NASA and 
the Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton, Ga., will have its 
official kickoff event on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the school beginning 
at 9:30 a.m. EST.

Participating in the event will be NASA astronaut Roger Crouch and 
NASA's Kennedy Space Center Special Operations Manager Joe Dowdy.

What: Student assembly 
When: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14
Where: Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton, Ga.
Who: Astronaut Roger Crouch and NASA official Joe Dowdy

The NASA Explorer Schools Program provides schools with classroom 
resources and innovative technology based on NASA's missions and 
discoveries. During the three-year partnership, NASA helps schools 
address science, technology, engineering and mathematics needs. Park 
Creek Elementary School was selected as a NASA Explorer School 
beginning in academic year 2006-2007.

For more about the NASA Explorer Schools Program, news media may 
contact Amber Philman in the Kennedy Public Affairs Office by calling 
321-867-2468.

Information is also available via the Internet at:

http://explorerschools.nasa.gov

	
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