"Choosing the being the board approach opens the possibility of a graceful journey, one that quickly reinstates us on the path we chose before the fateful collision intervened." After reading this I realized that most of us in the program realized that we needed to take some type of "journey" in education to make possibilities happen in our schools or even bigger the educational system. That fact that we are willing to take courses and provide this information to others proves that our "JOURNEY" is to make a difference - being the board.
We are not blaming others or ourselves for the issues in the classrooms, the homes our students come from or even the lack of materials (especially the lack of technology), but we are taking a positive action to being the board! The "JOURNEY" you take may not be a straight line, but twists and curves which allow for various experiences to open your mind and see that there is a world bigger than just your small vantage point. This practice of being the board is about making a difference and a continuing journey to offer and give others possibilities...
The Art of Possibility is a great book to experience especially for those entering or exiting a phase in your life. Zander and Zander offer a great way to think about your life and life experiences. Thanks for giving this to me!!!
"That fact that we are willing to take courses and provide this information to others proves that our "JOURNEY" is to make a difference - being the board."
ReplyDeleteStacy your words are so true. I wish that my fellow teachers would take this "JOURNEY". I have learned so much in this program and I have already started using them in my profession. I think part of the "JOURNEY" would be for teachers to re-evaluate why they are taking the trip in the first place.
"We are not blaming others or ourselves for the issues in the classrooms, the homes our students come from or even the lack of materials (especially the lack of technology), but we are taking a positive action to being the board!"
ReplyDeleteYou hit the nail on the head. I'm not surprised to read this from you today and will not be surprised to hear that you've made a huge impact on the students lucky enough to sit in front of you and the school system who gets to listen to what possibilities you can show them.
LIke you, I am also grateful to Joe Bustillos for bringing this book to me.