Teaching Teachers

Dreams do come true. I’ve wanted to do this for quite some time… teaching teachers. It’s when I have these moments, I am humbled with gratitude. Who would have thought? Not me. I had always wanted to do this… even when I was teaching in public schools, but it seemed almost impossible. Well, I must admit… I did teach a few professional development workshops while I was teaching secondary mathematics… and I taught at least a dozen or so workshops after leaving public schools to become an independent educational consultant. But teaching the other day to 3 elementary school staffs… facilitating their professional learning with BC’s New Curriculum… and, being a part of a learning community where teachers are learners… collaborating, questioning, and creating… September 3, 2015 was a good day for me. I was so excited to get prepared for this event. It was kind of out of my expertise. I’m not an elementary teacher by trade. I was trying something new. I facilitated the workshop instead of being the sage on the stage. And, I engaged in some really interesting conversations about teaching, learning, leading, policy, assessment, evaluation, and the list goes on. Unbelievable. What I realized is, those in education are invested in education and the students we serve. We have different pressures, different expectations, and different roles… but we all have a common goal… student success. I was inspired that day and I continue my dream by teaching teachers online with St. Mark’s College on curriculum, assessment, and evaluation. I feel so privileged to be teaching, learning, and leading. I am very grateful for these opportunities and I am having a lot of fun doing it. As each day progresses, I am beginning to realize that anything is possible. It may not work out at the time when you first ask for it… and it may not turn out exactly how you imagined it… but keep striving for your dreams and DREAM BIG. It will happen.