It has been such a great honor to be a part of this wonderful organization.  This whole experience has been full of reflection, personal and professional growth.  I don’t want this fellowship to be the end of the road as far as growth and opportunities in my area of teaching.

From my head being so full of wonderful new technology ideas to being involved in political discussions about what is going on with the current direction of education/educators in our state and nation.  I don’t feel like this journey is over since I still have so many things I want to accomplish from things I learned at the Professional Development Institutes.  As all of the speakers shared information about their classrooms and teaching ideas, I was always thinking of how I could adapt the information to make it work in my classroom of students with severe disabilities.

As our last professional development ended, I agree with other Kenan Fellows who said that it doesn’t feel like we are done meeting.  After listening to the politicians speak, I feel that our role as Kenan Fellows/Leaders includes speaking up for the direction of education in our state.  We are perfect candidates to share our education vision with those in Raleigh and Washington.  I hope we have an opportunity to meet again and share our ideas with those who need to hear.

Thank you to all of the Kenan staff for making this entire process such a memorable one!!