Benefits of Participating in THREE Professional Advancement Institutes

There were so many bridges to cross at all three PAs. I did not realize how privileged I was to be in the presence of some RENOWNED educators. I have met for the first time teachers across the state that has the brightest visions about our journey. If I had to single out one of the professional advancements and consider it as the most valuable. It would be the October PA, the direction and instruction offered to further our curriculum, learn a tremendous part to the politics of education, and begin to research/find a conference for a future presentation. Every  minute of our schedule was filled with valuable information. The Myers-Briggs was a HANDS DOWN eye opener FAVORITE. First time in my ten years of teaching have I had the privilege of studying and embracing my personality as apart of my profession.

All three professional advancements were at cites that allowed me to relax and enjoy some beautiful surroundings. Fellows were treated like professionals that deserved days of structure, valuable presentations, insightful speakers, useful material, and strategies to implement in the classroom. For example, I have never heard of EdCamp until the June PA, now my school has unconferences every month and I am interested in presenting Myers Briggs personality study at one of them. We are focusing on strengthening our PLTs. Presenting Briggs will help co-workers understand strengths and weakness that can make a PLT stronger and functional. I am honored to call myself a Kenon fellow. My number one goal of becoming a Kenan Fellow was to seek PD and extend on learning in the profession. There was so much learning, I am still in the process of digesting it.