I hope while reading my blog that you, the viewer, have begun to see the pattern (or lack thereof) of my daily life as a library media technology specialist Windsor Forest High School. This week was much of the same. I originally set goals for the week in mind and by Monday at noon, my plans were changed. My principal approached me in the hallway to ask if I would be interested in meeting him Tuesday at a leadership mini conference in downtown Savannah. I immediately said yes because I don’t want to ever say no to my boss and because I saw it as an opportunity to network with other leaders within my district. I sat in three interesting sessions and my “take aways” (that I emailed my principal) were:
I was asked an interesting question while I was in the first breakout session. Our former choral director became the fine arts director in our county in October (just a few short months ago). He and I were sitting at a table together and he turned to me and asked, “Why are you at this leadership conference? I don’t usually see media specialists here.” [Please keep in mind that he’s only been considered a “leader” for 6 months now] He is not an unkind man and I don’t believe he meant anything by that question, however, it made me pause and think for a minute. Was I out of place? Should I not be at a leadership conference? I was beginning to doubt myself and then I thought AND responded, “Why shouldn’t I be here? I serve almost 1100 students, 81 teachers, and the remainder of the staff every single day. I am the hub of the school. If I’m not supposed to be here, who is?” With that, he smiled, and said, “of course!” That interaction made me think about how others must view me and this position as well. I must continue working hard to make sure that my position in the school is seen for what it is … I am a leader in this school. Moving on …. Wednesday went as scheduled. I was already planning to attend our RESA meeting in Hinesville. I was given new information about programs that I didn’t know much about and was able to interact with other media specialists within our RESA district. I think these meetings offer very important networking opportunities and allows me to collaborate with other media specialist who give me great ideas. Friday, I helped with a student/faculty basketball game that was held during 4th block. I took tickets from students as they entered and kicked out those who didn’t purchase the tickets. The game was a fun way to end the week and it was the last day before spring break. Beginning Monday, I’ll be off for a week and will catch up on some much needed rest and down time!!!!!
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