I was very nervous to start this program I have always been a life long learner but putting myself into the shoes of a students with due dates and pushing myself to write that research paper, it has been a journey. This process has grown my teaching world and my confidence and as challenging as it has been I am glad I am on this journey. I think for me one of the best parts of this program has been the people in this cohort !! I feel very fortunate to be in a cohort with such kind and caring people. This cohort has a wonderful diversity of experiences, knowledge, and skill which is such an asset. The love and support I feel has also been so wonderful. I have pondered doing this program many times and I am so glad that I waited to be a part of this cohort, the force was with me. This is an image that illustrates to me how well we all work together. We do all of these things for each other regularly. I have so enjoyed our group discussions, collaboration on projects, and support when we are confused about expectations or other challenges that pop up. I have enjoyed this because even though we talk about the value of collaboration as educators we often struggle to do this ourselves. Not COHORT 16 we are excellent collaborators and it has inspired me to strive for more collaboration with my staff at school. Collaboration is just so much easier with like minded innovators wanting to create change. My hope for this Capstone class is that we all get to know each other better and to continue to share our best practices and the work we have all been working on for this culmination The Capstone. There is just such wonderful knowledge and skills in this group I want to continue to grow our network together, I hope that we continue to stay connected and be a resource for each other.
I also need to again shout out to my study buddy Rafa ! This entire process has been so much easier because we are at the same site and we are in this together. He challenges me and I vent to him . We are both so excited to be learning and we share a similar goal of supporting our struggling math students which has also been great. He has attended workshop with me and we just keep learning. Before this experience I felt very alone in my quest to learn and grow as a teacher and now I feel very connected to like minded innovators. Jane I am excited to learn from you as we celebrate our learning!
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Rafael Garcia Avila
5/14/2019 08:53:43 am
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Julie LovieJulie Lovie Is a Math and Science teacher at Valley Oak High School with 25 years experience in teaching at a continuation high school. Julie Also teaches at Napa valley Adult School in the High School Diploma Program. She is passionate about the environment, loves gardening, and learning. Archives
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