The start of school has been different for me this year. I started a new position as a professional learning director that enables me to be in several different schools across the state. Previously my experience at the beginning of the year has been limited to either attending district & building meetings or in more recent years facilitating the tech needs of district meetings and scrambling to make sure the systems and network continue to function properly as the beginning of the year demands approach. In those roles I was able to see how much that particular community supports the educators in that district. I have always been impressed with the level of support and generosity poured out on the faculty and staff. My new position has given me the opportunity to see just how much the communities across this state support their local districts. We hear how educators are not respected or supported, how they are not treated as professionals or paid what they des...
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!"