#SDEA Representative Assembly

So, this weekend I traveled to the SDEA Representative Assembly.
I wasn't dreading it, but I wasn't super excited.

I've learned to embrace the opportunities  - I'm glad I came.
First, I've gotten to bond with co-workers and see some tweeps.

Second, it's been interesting to see the backside of the organization. I've been involved in my local, but now I get the "BIGGER" picture of what SDEA and even NEA stand for. I've seen how passionate educators around the state are, and challenges different regions / schools of the state are facing.

Third, I got to hear some exquisite speeches. Many of these speeches focused on change - and what I took away was that the change is going to happen. We can either lead it for the good of our kids, or we can sit back and react after it is already done. The best part, be a coyote - they adapt, they respond, they go above.

This conference has helped me remove myself from just my classroom to go to the bigger picture: what should be done for our kids nationally!

I want to thank Pam Wells for dragging me along - but now I wonder where to start.