Once I had decided to go for it, I brainstormed some ideas. I bounced them off my husband and a few teacher friends at school. My husband, Greg, thought I was crazy to undertake a new project, after so many years of doing courses. I had to agree!
The Teacher Learning and Leadership Project information given to teachers, through the Ontario Ministry website, was very open-ended. It was a pilot project and it seemed to be easy
enough to apply.
I began writing a proposal. The rough drafts were pretty sketchy on details, to say the least! I kept wondering why anyone in the world would give me money for such a weak proposal.
I ran my first few drafts past my Literacy coach, a wonderful woman, named Staci. She read each draft and made some very insightful comments. Other teachers, who would understand what I was trying to do, also gave me some input. The greatest strength of any school is the expertise and professionalism of the teachers. I am blessed to work at the local Catholic primary school. At this school teachers take their jobs seriously and are always seeking innovative solutions to practical, every-day problems. What a wonderful staff and each person I asked to help me was amazing. So, thanks ladies (and 2 gents)! You keep me sane.
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Hey Kristen, this sounds awesome, congratulations on the success thus far. Lot's of work but it will be rewarding for sure and this never looks bad on a resume (not that you are going anywhere but one never knows!) Tell Greg I had a good chat with his Mum and Dad recently. Hope everyone is well, look forward my next trip to Owen Sound. Phil
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