Finding voice and greetings to a new friend!
A few weeks ago, I deleted over 86 of my Twitter groups I was following. I cleared out the blogs I was following and I completely archived this blog.
I lost my voice.
The voice I want to portray in this blog.
I am trying to figure out what I want that voice to be.
I am as Toffler says “learning, unlearning, and relearning” even in my own blog.
I have been continually writing but keeping the posts private. So that I can fine tune my voice. So that I can make sure that what I write is about what I believe and what I want to represent me.
So, I will keep working at it.
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Meanwhile I am happy to report that my previous employer has found a new technology coordinator who is going to take them to new heights! I had the pleasure of extending a hello to this guy and I am really excited for him and the possibilities at that place. They are really forward-thinking and moving into a really good direction. I remember where we were when I started there and I imagine his first few days and weeks just trying to find the cafeteria, a bathroom, and a quiet place to just absorb all the energy of that place.
I remember having a co-worker who showed me the ropes from his side and helped get me situated. I remember the two of us splitting the responsibilities and his help to get me going, meet all the new people, and helping me to be successful. That person is gone from the district. And now, this new guy has inherited all of the roles and responsibilities that were originally assigned to two, then to three, down to one, and now on his own shoulders.
I don’t believe in abandoning the place where I invested my heart and learned as much if not more than what I brought to the table. I don’t believe that I should leave a place to “figure it out” on their own. I also think it is absolutely disgusting to offer to help in exchange for something from them. Isn’t our field to support learning no matter where we are? Aren’t we by nature supposed to help and not hinder?
First do no harm?
I sincerely want ALL schools and education systems to be successful. And I want ALL teachers – and teachers include technology coordinators, librarians, principals, etc. – to be successful as well. Take whatever you need. Share.
September 6th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Joel,
You always have your voice. You have such a vision and desire to help, that at times, it may seem overwhelming. Learning, unlearning and learning is what our job is all about. Our students experience it everyday. For those of us who follow that path are growing in not only their knowledge but a human as well. I look around at teachers who are doing the same thing they have always done and wonder what excites them. I do question their teaching ability but are they connecting with their students.
In regards to our district CTC, I look forward to his guidance and direction. I know you always tried to make our school better and we are better off because of it. We all should want all schools to be successful. We are all part of a much bigger picture than we sometimes look.
September 6th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
I think life comes to us in phases (I know …”phase” is not a very fancy word for what it represents!).
When I look back over my 41 years, I can clump/categorize it into about six phases. The powers-that-be in life are getting me ready for the next one…probably one out of the classroom. Part of my job, my responsibility is to be ready when this phase ends and the next one begins. To me? That is exciting! Always another goal to achieve.
Sounds to me like you are ready for your next phase…and sometimes that goes with a new voice…or a new position.
Good luck!