Good-bye 2019
2019 was an amazing year! The 2018-2019 school year was my first year as a Technology Training and Integration Specialist. I learned so much in my first year and continue to learn and grow each and every day! I have built new relationships with teachers at the four schools I serve, so that more are inviting me in to share tech tools with their students.
Highlights of 2019
2019 brought new challenges and experiences that have helped me continue my development and grow my professional learning networks. June 2019, I experienced our #CobbInTechCon from the perspective of a member of a hard-working, collaborative team who tirelessly worked together to put on an amazing conference, rather than the perspective of a teacher presenting at the conference. I was in awe of everyone’s efforts and the incredible outcome and am blessed to be a part of such a valuable team. I received my Global Minecraft Mentor designation and have continued to learn more about Minecraft Education Edition as I share with teachers and students. I was invited to participate as a co-host in the Back To School #MSFTEduChat where I have made so many connections! My second year as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert gives me the space through our Microsoft Team to connect with educators throughout the United States and around the world through Twitter and Facebook. I learn so much from these educators on a daily basis and am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this community. One of my favorite tech tools is Skype in the Classroom! I received my Master Skype Teacher designation this year and it is such an honor to be a part of this professional learning network with educators who are as passionate as I am about global issues and connections. I love sharing all the wonderful connections that are available with teachers and students. I ended 2019 with being invited to be one of the 290 co-hosts of the biggest Microsoft TweetMeet ever to discuss the best of 2019! Now that 2019 is over, it is time to look forward to the new year and all it has to offer.
#OneWord2020: new year, new word
With the new year comes a new word. I chose the word WELCOME. I chose this word because it is something that will help me branch my spiritual life with my work life. I say a Welcoming Prayer every day, yet sometimes when I get to work, I forget the words I said in the morning. I try to control situations and fix things, make everything right and perfect. Being in a supportive role, I tend to want everything to go smoothly for everyone else, even if it means more time, work, and yes, even stress at times.
This year, I want to be present in each and every moment and activity I am involved in while it is happening. I want to welcome each and every situation as it is and accept it as it is, without trying to change it or control it. I want to let go of control and welcome each person, experience, thought, feeling, and emotion, as everything is a gift even if it doesn’t seem so at the time. I can learn from every moment, event, person, and encounter.
I welcome 2020, full of possibilities and opportunities. I look forward to everything life will teach me in this coming year! Welcome!
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