My goal was to have my website completed by July. Then the Chromebooks arrived. My new goal was August. Then the staff arrived. New goal - September 1. Suddenly, in the midst of programming iPads, meeting new families, and spending time with the returning students, I realized that time was slipping away. I might have narrowly missed my deadline of October 1, but thankfully not by much!
That said, it's hard to believe that we've been back for over a month already. I think the absolute highlight is a tossup between two things: 1) Watching the parents and students return at Back to School Night, and again on the first day - such joy!!; 2) Hosting an inservice in September with the staff to which the instruction was simply, "bring some piece of technology to show and tell the others". I was BLOWN AWAY - every single one of our staff members brought something so new, so creative, and so applicable to each other. We may have left with heads spinning, but it just showcases the commitment they've made to our kids.
Keep praying for us - and come visit. We'd love to show you what we're doing!!
Mike
That said, it's hard to believe that we've been back for over a month already. I think the absolute highlight is a tossup between two things: 1) Watching the parents and students return at Back to School Night, and again on the first day - such joy!!; 2) Hosting an inservice in September with the staff to which the instruction was simply, "bring some piece of technology to show and tell the others". I was BLOWN AWAY - every single one of our staff members brought something so new, so creative, and so applicable to each other. We may have left with heads spinning, but it just showcases the commitment they've made to our kids.
Keep praying for us - and come visit. We'd love to show you what we're doing!!
Mike