Back on the Train
SD46 Board of Education – Trustee Tour 2013 |
Yup. The SD46 Board of Education is back on the train with our first regular meeting of the year. I think that I enjoyed tonight’s meeting more than I should have. It reminds me of a conversation I had during the summer with a former colleague and friend. I bumped into her at a local event and I love asking people about their pedagogical journey. She is a seasoned teacher who worked in public schools for many years, then at the university for a period of time, and recently returned back to teaching. Soon after, I found out that she left the classroom again in pursuit of another awesome educational opportunity. Twang. My curiosity it peaked, so I asked, “What motivated you to leave the classroom?” She said, “I felt lonely.” Teacher isolation. I get it. Classroom walls create silos. Although you work with so many people as a teacher, there are few opportunities to work with colleagues. So, why do I like being on the SD46 Board of Education? Despite our differences and diverse point of views, expertise, and experiences… I appreciate our teamwork, dialogue, and togetherness… to problem solve, inquire, and provoke… to support our students and their learning. Now that’s cool!!!