A New Direction

I got official word from my principal and superintendent that I will in fact be staying at Norwell for another year. I will be picking up Civil Engineering and Architecture, a Project Lead the Way class. This means I will be spending two weeks at Purdue University this summer taking a class to get certified to teach it. The more I learn about PLTW, the more it seems in tune with not only my thoughts on teaching, but also statewide initiatives and national trends. There was an article in the Indianapolis Star about high-tech schools that Gov. Mitch Daniels is pushing for. This I believe is perfect for what PLTW could bring to schools. I want to push these ideas beyond what PLTW and even the state is doing, and I want to be at the forefront of where this change is happening. I want to be a mover and shaker in education, not just teach what is mandated to be. I want to change the way we view education, get kids excited by learning again, and help reshape the system. I truly believe I am where it's happening. I just need to find ways in and educate myself. Below is a video about PLTW. Even though it is not Indiana, I feel the same applies.