Shortly after I began my career in education, I was "recruited" to assist with technology maintenance as "extra duty." This happened because my wife happened to say to the lead technician that I had an interest in that area. At the time our network was in the fledgling stages and the vast majority of our machines were still running Windows 95. It was a great way to earn a few extra dollars and allowed me to explore one of my interests. Fast forward a few years and a conversation with the then curriculum and federal programs director. I realized at that point that one of my desires was to be technology director. This was in a time in which what I had in mind didn't exist in a district my size because one technician could handle most of the needs of the district. I knew at that point I would need to pursue my master's degree, but in what? Being an elementary teacher I had no desire for an advanced degree in elementary education would only mean more of t...
Being an educator is not for the faint of heart. People are always telling you that it can't be done. As teachers you rise to the challenge, not out of defiance or rebellion, but because you have a source of strength that allows you to do what needs to be done. This blog will focus on honing your craft, developing strength as a teacher. That way when others tell you it can't be done, you boldly respond, "Wait...Hold my chalk!"