Edcampokc
This morning I drive to EdCampOKC at DelCity High School all the way from El Reno, OK. I was so excited! I have heard so many great things about it from my professors at the University of Oklahoma. I arrive 15 minutes usually because as always if I am not early I feel like I’m late. I walk in and swear I am the second person to sign in right behind Andrea Melvin. I was excited and nervous all at the same time.
I sit with Andrea, who at the time I did not even know. We start to chat and boom the flood gates of networking open. The next thing I know Dr. Theresa Cullen is in the building along with Anne Beck and many colleagues of mine. I get star struck as I see Scott Haselwood arrive and I begin to vomit at the mouth about blogging and gamification. Revolutionary concepts for me and my career.
The first session I attended was breakoutedu. I had no idea what that was but Dr. Cullen suggested it. I walk in the class and meet Vanessa Perez and hear her explain this amazing tool for teaching in the class. I’m in shock when I realize the man sitting in my row is none other than @BlueCerealEdu himself! I’ve seen so many of these people in #oklaed chats!
The second session I attended was “What principals want in teachers”. Dr. Cullen created and led this session. I was so happy to hear what principals, senior teachers, administrators had to say. They all offered up many words of advice. I appreciated every word. I even made a google doc of their tips so I can refer to it when I interview.
I made some awesome connections at EdCampOKC. The only regrets I have are that I didn’t buy a shirt, it ended too soon and I didn't get everyone's twitter handle! I am so excited for my career in education and I truly cannot wait to soak up all the knowledge I can.
