Change

Procrastination. This word could be the theme for my inaugural blog post. I began constructing my blog at the beginning of summer with the intent of creating a resource site for the teachers in my building. I was not happy just going with a stock template from Blogger, though they are visually appealing. No, as an instructor of Digital Media, I wanted custom fonts, graphics and I wanted to create a logo. I wanted the design to have meaning and be relevant to the purpose of my blog. Everything I tell my students when they are constructing or branding an element in Web Design. While I focused on the aesthetic elements of my blog, I put off the reason why you start a blog in the first place, to write. Every day was going to be THE DAY of my first blog post. I reasoned I could discuss an awesome new iPad app, Web 2.0 resource, reflect on the New Tech Annual Conference or TAP System training. Chunks of information for the teachers to investigate and hopefully integrate into their curriculum.

Friday is typically the day of the week I try to finish my weekly to-do list. Today is the day of my inaugural blog post. Today is the day I want to address a concept that, in my opinion, is at the heart of why I am in education. Today is the day I hope to become a better writer through blogging, and set that example for my students. Today is the day I hope to continue to embrace change.

Change. Most people either embrace or resist change. Do individuals have a natural proclivity for or against change? Do circumstances in their life influence their reaction to change? I welcome change. I was raised by parents who taught me to embrace change, encouraged me to take risks, and allowed me to learn from my mistakes. I want to be able to provide the same opportunities for my teenage sons. As a teacher, I hope to instill these lessons in my students. As I teacher-leader in my building, I hope to instill these beliefs in our teachers. As I embark on a new school year in a small rural school that has undertaken a massive amount of change in the last two years, I am reminded of why we are engaged in these changes. For our students. If it weren’t for our students, then we would not be here.  I hope this video will encourage you to accept change, embrace change, and to be a change agent.