I came to the Summer Institute filled with anxiety and not knowing anyone. I am leaving with a lot less anxiety and a long list of friends. There are not enough days in the school year to implement everything but I am sure going to try.
Today ended with a two-hour share session. Anyone could stand up and share their passion. I so enjoyed listening to everyone. People shared videos of the week, humorous stories and emotional testimonies about the DEN community. I struggled with sharing my own story. I felt compelled to go up but my nerves were in over drive. A fellow star and friend said I would regret it if I didn't share. When I was called up, my heart was pounding and my knees were shaking (seriously shaking, until then I had didn't realize knees could actually shake). I talked of my transformation at the Summer Institute and the goals I accomplished this week due to these wonderful educators. I mentioned my anxiety coming to the institute to a group of huggers and squealers. At the end of 6 days, I get it. When you've found your tribe of educational soul mates, hugging a squealing is a must! Taking everything I've learned, I have some new goals going into this next year. 1. Stay connected with the amazing educators I met this week 2. Help my students find their passion projects 3. Make Global connections with my students 4. Share what we are doing in our classroom 5. Start a maker room and have a maker fair 6. Start coding with students This is a lot to take on but I know that I will have support from the best educators in the world. Thank you Discovery Education for giving me this opportunity. Words can not begin to express my gratitude.
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7/22/2014 07:40:38 am
I am glad I met you... we are right down the road from one another! I'm just north of Columbia in Blythewood! I am glad you shared on Friday. I know it took alot.
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