This is me. And it's likely to be the only picture of me you will ever see. Why am I writing? Well, I've been challenged. A very dear, smart member of my family asked me what I was going to do with the rest of my career. What direction was I heading? Well, my initial thought was, "Wait a minute...I'm 60 years old. I'm ready to retire (well, someday). I'm a teacher trainer, a researcher, and writer. Why do I have TO DO anything else." For some reason, I thought that I could just rest comfortably on my rather large laurels (as you can see by the picture). She reminded me that many parents could benefit from the knowledge and experience with schools and children, especially about the teaching of reading, that I have messed about with for over 30 years. She challenged me to reach out beyond my profession, beyond the universities, professional publications, and public/private schools, to where the rubber, and the responsibility, meets the many roads. So, that's what I'm doing. I hope you come along for this very interesting ride. Wait a minute, let me get my bike and helmet. Now let's go.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
This is Me
This is me. And it's likely to be the only picture of me you will ever see. Why am I writing? Well, I've been challenged. A very dear, smart member of my family asked me what I was going to do with the rest of my career. What direction was I heading? Well, my initial thought was, "Wait a minute...I'm 60 years old. I'm ready to retire (well, someday). I'm a teacher trainer, a researcher, and writer. Why do I have TO DO anything else." For some reason, I thought that I could just rest comfortably on my rather large laurels (as you can see by the picture). She reminded me that many parents could benefit from the knowledge and experience with schools and children, especially about the teaching of reading, that I have messed about with for over 30 years. She challenged me to reach out beyond my profession, beyond the universities, professional publications, and public/private schools, to where the rubber, and the responsibility, meets the many roads. So, that's what I'm doing. I hope you come along for this very interesting ride. Wait a minute, let me get my bike and helmet. Now let's go.
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YAY!!! I am so excited to read what you have to say and to be able to use it with my little guys!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are my first member. Thanks for visiting my site. I'm excited about sharing information and having a conversation. So glad you visited. I'll be posting more as the days go by.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you'll be blogging again! Jazlyn is just beginning, so this grandma would love to have your help.
ReplyDeleteOh, Amanda. I'm so glad you joined. Yes, I have ideas. What fun to hear from you!
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