This year was like no other. On the one hand, dealing with a pandemic and the restrictions it brought to our lives was challenging and discouraging at times. But it also afforded me the opportunity to participate in the program while my usual responsibilities were different. I had heard about the program through Touro and Napa Learns for many years and knew that it had been a good experience for a number of friends and colleagues. It seemed like a good time to pursue something for my own learning. Even though I make a point to read a lot and attend a lot of workshops and conferences, I hadn't been a formal student in many years. I was so pleased to work in our small cohort and with such great instructors. I found myself almost immediately sharing the things I was learning with my school team.
There were times when the work seemed overwhelming but we were able to accomplish it week by week by helping one another and staying focused. I've been amazed at the stamina of our cohort members who worked so hard while teaching every day in less than ideal circumstances. I would think, "if they can do it, I can do it!" This experience has given me so many things to consider for my work with my school and with the consulting work I do as well. I have a new appreciation for brain research and how it affects the way should be approaching instruction. I have new ideas and thinking about transliteracy and different ways of knowing and how we think about the ways students can represent their learning. I have developed new skills using technology tools and have used my creativity to make my visual presentations and communications more effective. I am very grateful to Napa Learns and to Touro University for giving me this opportunity. I have lots to share and contribute to our larger learning community and beyond.
There were times when the work seemed overwhelming but we were able to accomplish it week by week by helping one another and staying focused. I've been amazed at the stamina of our cohort members who worked so hard while teaching every day in less than ideal circumstances. I would think, "if they can do it, I can do it!" This experience has given me so many things to consider for my work with my school and with the consulting work I do as well. I have a new appreciation for brain research and how it affects the way should be approaching instruction. I have new ideas and thinking about transliteracy and different ways of knowing and how we think about the ways students can represent their learning. I have developed new skills using technology tools and have used my creativity to make my visual presentations and communications more effective. I am very grateful to Napa Learns and to Touro University for giving me this opportunity. I have lots to share and contribute to our larger learning community and beyond.