680 Course Reflection

680 Course Reflection

This is my fourth year of enjoying what I call a teaching sabbatical.  That's how I think of my professional work history.  It can be divided into three parts. 

• The Early Years
• School and District Administration
• The Sabbatical

After 10 years of serving as an administrator, I have the privilege of going back to my roots, my true love-TEACHING.  Now, I am just a few classes away from being eligible for a cutting edge certificate.   I wouldn't trade anything for this journey.  

This class reminded me of what I like about educational leadership. It gave me the opportunity to enjoy and explore as the 21st-century practitioner...without red tape, politics, and limitations.  It was simply fantastic.  I sincerely believe, that if we want innovative educational leaders, we must support them with back-office and management resources. Let's listen to educational innovators and support creating authentic 21st-century learning communities.  

  

Collaborating with my colleagues to create an impactful professional development session gave me the greatest joy.  These teachers are leaders and are a valuable resource to our school district and a credit to our profession.  This shared learning opportunity really extended my thinking on how adults collaborate.  Our final product is outstanding, and it is better than any of us could do individually.  

I'm not sure what the next steps are for me professionally.  I have a unique skill set and experiences.   I trust that I will continue to serve as a 21st-century learner and leader, regardless of my title or position.  I will continue to advocate for #TeacherAgency and promote ANDRAGOGY!