Return to base camp
Shortly after I began my career in education, I was "recruited" to assist with technology maintenance as "extra duty." This happened because my wife happened to say to the lead technician that I had an interest in that area. At the time our network was in the fledgling stages and the vast majority of our machines were still running Windows 95. It was a great way to earn a few extra dollars and allowed me to explore one of my interests.
Fast forward a few years and a conversation with the then curriculum and federal programs director. I realized at that point that one of my desires was to be technology director. This was in a time in which what I had in mind didn't exist in a district my size because one technician could handle most of the needs of the district. I knew at that point I would need to pursue my master's degree, but in what? Being an elementary teacher I had no desire for an advanced degree in elementary education would only mean more of the same classes. The best thing available was administration.
While pursuing that degree I developed a passion for administration and the principalship. I still had the desire to be in the technology field, so when the opportunity came to return to my base, I jumped at the chance.
So, ten years after getting the desire to become a technology director, it has finally come to fruition. Little did I know the changes that would take place during that time and the extent to which we would be reliant on handheld devices.
During that time I have witnessed many changes in my district and across the state and nation. I have also transitioned out of the classroom through three other position before arriving where I am now.
One thing I have learned through all of this is that when God gives you a desire, He will prepare a way for it to come true. You may not be able to see the entire path ahead, all the twists, turns and obstacles that may be in the path, but rest assured that the one who gave you the desire will see it through.
With this change, I plan to revert to the original purpose of my blog. I will once again focus on the issues relating to educational technology at the classroom and administrative levels. There are many on the path with me that I will draw information from and may often point you to them for answers. I look forward to sharing with you and returning to the edtechokie roots of this blog.
Fast forward a few years and a conversation with the then curriculum and federal programs director. I realized at that point that one of my desires was to be technology director. This was in a time in which what I had in mind didn't exist in a district my size because one technician could handle most of the needs of the district. I knew at that point I would need to pursue my master's degree, but in what? Being an elementary teacher I had no desire for an advanced degree in elementary education would only mean more of the same classes. The best thing available was administration.
While pursuing that degree I developed a passion for administration and the principalship. I still had the desire to be in the technology field, so when the opportunity came to return to my base, I jumped at the chance.
So, ten years after getting the desire to become a technology director, it has finally come to fruition. Little did I know the changes that would take place during that time and the extent to which we would be reliant on handheld devices.
During that time I have witnessed many changes in my district and across the state and nation. I have also transitioned out of the classroom through three other position before arriving where I am now.
One thing I have learned through all of this is that when God gives you a desire, He will prepare a way for it to come true. You may not be able to see the entire path ahead, all the twists, turns and obstacles that may be in the path, but rest assured that the one who gave you the desire will see it through.
With this change, I plan to revert to the original purpose of my blog. I will once again focus on the issues relating to educational technology at the classroom and administrative levels. There are many on the path with me that I will draw information from and may often point you to them for answers. I look forward to sharing with you and returning to the edtechokie roots of this blog.
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