Why am I writing this personal entry? Well, it is not an attempt to gain any sympathy. It attempts to show what is possible if a clear intention and goal serve the learner's needs. In May of 2022 just near the end of another fantastic school year, I do not remember what happened. But, I was unable to finish the school year and was unable to teach the following year. Why? On May 21st, 2022, I fell down a flight of 16 stairs (luckily carpeted) from the 2nd to 1st story of our home. I was found at the bottom of the stairs. I was found foaming at the mouth. This would lead to a 2-month hospital stay which included an induced coma because my seizures would not stop, several rounds of lumbar punctures, and relearning basic physical movements like something as simple as being able to roll in the hospital bed. Simply put, when I was admitted to the hospital, I was diagnosed as being “critically ill.” Please take a moment and read those words: critically ill. They are not terms that are
As a professional I take great pride in the freedoms I have in terms of implementing state standards and designing a curriculum with the goal of reaching all learners. But these things that are expected of my. The one professional accomplishment I have been most proud of the last two years is the EdCamp I helped found in my school. It has required the work and support of many other people to make it happen. But, I realize that without my first step of putting up the following post on my blog and sharing it through our district's Google+ Community, it never would have happened.
As we gear up for our 3rd EdCamp Elmbrook on March 2nd, I wanted to share some reason's why YOU should come to Brookfield Central that day and be part of the EdCamp Experience. The reason I champion the experience is for all of the great learning that I get from other educators in my content area and beyond. More than learning from them, they become a part of my personal learning network. I know that these passionate educators would not think twice about responding to a follow-up I have about their practice or even brainstorming with me.
But enough of my EdCamp "why" let's hear from some of our 2018 EdCamp Elmbrook attendees.
I am so proud of all of the educators who have played a role in making this EdCamp a reality. We have a great planning committee and incredible support from our district administration. But the real strength of our EdCamp the past years has been the attendees. That's why I hope you can be a part of our EdCamp Elmbrook tradition.
Hopefully, you can attend EdCamp Elmbrook this year. We hope to have you there to help make the event even better than last year. If you'd like more information about the event go to our website or click below to register for EdCamp Elmbrook.
If you are interested but have not clue where Brookfield is, here you go.
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