Is it
really here? It is a million degrees in outside and the air-conditioning is
pumping inside, so I know it is August. My
daughter has been checking the mail every day for 2 weeks wondering when she
was going to see the name of her teacher. She is so very excited! My son
registered today and is FINALLY getting there…needless to say he really likes summer!
After our Liberty Leads Conference, it was impossible for me not to get into the back to school spirit and if you add the last few days of learning with my colleagues this
week, I am thrilled to jump in with both feet! And that is saying something
when my feet were in the sandy beaches of Alabama just last week.
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The thing
that resonated with me through all of my professional learning this summer,
which was extensive, is the reminder that I am also a learner. That is an important discovery for me. It is easy to think as a teacher, coach, and
administrator that you are the expert in every facet of school. I am glad to hear from so many amazing
individuals at Liberty Leads, ISTE, and in my own district meetings, I am
a leader AS a learner. Participating in
the learning process is where it is at!
Blogging, sharing, and taking the next innovative step is required even
if it is not in your normal wheelhouse.
If you need some inspiration, check out a few of
these TED talks from our incredible guest line up. It is going to be an amazing
year of teaching and learning in Liberty!
