So this week was pretty epic. Not the woah … epic, but the WOAH, what?, YEAH epic.  This was an amazing experience. One that will be hard to forget.

Overall, I found myself amazed by the opportunity to connect with excellent and passionate teachers.  That was the best part of this week. These connections made will have a long lasting effect on my thinking and teaching. I quickly had to get out of my comfort zone. If you hadn’t noticed I’m extremely introverted and it may take a while for me to warm up. Believe me, it’s not because I don’t want the interaction, it’s just something that I have to work up to do. I didn’t have that warm-up period and that was scary and exciting, but welcoming too.

Down the Nantahala

That was another highlight: new experiences. There was the rafting trip and the troll bridge, I think only made better by the boat crew (Kerrie, Kelsie, Michelle, and Maryann) and guide (Mia) that I was with. It was exhilarating and amazing … and cold.

So after this week of firsts, I will declare here and now, that I will begin to tackle my greatest fear: open air heights (I’m pretty okay on aircraft, but put me out on any ledge … different story).

Maybe my boat crew will help?

My last highlight was my opportunity to share. Some Fellows were asked to present on various topics. I was fortunate enough to be asked to share about gamification to the group as long as I did not present over five minutes. That was challenging! Also, sharing about Twitter and how it can will make you a better teacher. I got to meet (face-to-face) and work with Allison Stewart (@allisunrae) and Rachel Sniff (@Tchr_RachelM). Hopefully the three of us will get more Kenan Fellows connected with Twitter and get a #kenanchat going …

Growing Twitter for @kenanfellows w/ @Tchr_RachelM @allisunrae #kenanselfie2k14 #kenanfellows pic.twitter.com/lV24ss6QDV

— Dayson Pasion (@MrDpasion) June 26, 2014