In the midst of a Pandemic transforming education, I made the decision to transform as well.
During the past twelve years, I was fortunate to be part of some amazing and powerful learning experiences for both teachers and students. I will miss the Instructional Technology Facilitators and Media Specialists that I worked with, but the role had greatly shifted from what I was initially hired to do. Before school buildings closed for the Pandemic, my favorite days were spent in the schools working with teachers and their students. I continued to do that once we shifted to remote instruction, but this time made me realize that MY priorities as an educator when it came to digital teaching and learning didn't seem to mesh with the priorities of the current technology office that employed me. I applied for a similar role in a neighboring district about half the size of the one I was in. This position had been added because additional schools had opened and there was a need for instructional technology support. Added a position. You spend money on what you value. This district's commitment to preparing teachers and supporting them impressed me. I began there August 21 and my first week was amazing and busy . But at the end of each day, I knew I had made the right decision. I felt invigorated once again and passionate about what I was accomplishing each day. I am looking forward to this new Digital Teaching and Learning journey and the adventures it will bring!
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