Everyone Has a Story

Lots of Learning in Victoria, BC.  Got the chills standing here.

This weekend I left my little family to head out to the Northwest Math Conference in Victoria, BC.  I had a beautiful room at the Fairmont Empress Hotel and enjoyed my learning experiences at the conference.  For me, provincial professional development day is more like a reunion than a conference.  I see so many familiar faces and connect with those who are like minded.  MATH IS FUN.  I love it, a lot.  However, professional learning is not always about what’s to be learned in the workshop or keynote.  Many times, I find informal conversations with colleagues the most meaningful.  I chatted with those on the BCAMT executive, in my workshop, and friends of friends.  What I learned is, everyone has a story.  First impressions do not tell the story.  Loved listening to people’s stories.  All I can say is, there are good times and bad… struggles and victories… success and failure.  Thank you to all those who shared a bit of their stories with me.  I feel inspired, awakened, and honoured.