On November 5-6, I attended the Arkansas Curriculum Conference because of an educator who believes in empowering her students, in giving back, in leaving a legacy. Dr. Julie Grady, my former professor at Arkansas State University, contacted me last spring and invited me to co-present with her at this conference. Must say…I was very pleased, very honored.
Now I want to empower the teachers I work with in such a manner.
For Lyon College, I teach Secondary English Methods. What a great opportunity to network, what a grand opportunity for resume enhancement! My syllabus for this class is going through a metamorphosis…right now!
Then I think about my peers who are excellent teachers but who might not ever take that next step in developing their professional accomplishments. This would be a “good thing” for them also.
I was very pleased when my niece who is attending ASU also sat in on the session that Dr. Grady and I presented…yes, my niece, the one majoring in English Education! For Katie, this would also be an excellent opportunity to begin building her presentation skills on such a professional level.
Oh, the power of enpowerment!
What an honor for you! I presented at my first conference as an English teacher this fall, and it definitely was empowering– how lovely that you can pay it forward already!