This past spring I contemplated several changes to my career path. Some very similar to what I am doing now…some were very different. I mentally went back and forth with people I trust and people who know my heart. I have loved being an assistant principal at Luna. I couldn’t imagine learning how to do what it is I do without those Lions to support me. Especially those that I now consider besties, besties that won’t ever not be in my life now, because of that Luna land.
Not everything went right, but more did than went wrong. I met and got to know some AMAZING people. Learning the day to day mechanics of being a campus administrator and doing it WITH a principal like Mr. Howard was a blessing.
I interviewed for a couple of different high profile technology positions, and was pretty bummed when they didn’t work out. Constant through the process was my thought that Jesus would put me where he wanted me, and I prayed that if an opportunity didn’t work out, then that door would close. Definitively close. Those doors closed all right, 🙂 Reflectively, now, after a heart to heart with Steven Anderson, (@web20classroom) though, I came to a grown up decision. My heart is with students. My passion is with technology. Being on a campus is a natural marriage of those two things. I may feel differently after doing this for a few more years, but for now? I know I am going to be where I need to be. I can still help teachers and share all the techno awesomeness AND get to see it directly impact a campus of children.
I am excited about the new opportunity ahead of me. I’ll be leaving Luna and changing campuses. Next year, I will be the assistant principal at Watson MST. What does the MST stand for? Well, that would be math, science, & technology! How very lucky am I that the magnet campus I’ll be at next year has SO many techno tools and a mindset of integration and engagement. Having a familiarity of the magnet program because of  my experience at Beaver MST makes this move an easy transition!
I treasure my Luna Lion memories and will have no problems smiling because it happened. I look forward to the next chapter…as a Watson Wildcat! (Um. BTW. Does anyone know what a wildcat looks like??)
Luna Loved,
Amber
Amber,
Your tweet brought me here because I wanted to know what a “cornucopia of technology” might look like! 😉
However, the blog made me think about the changes of the past year and the future changes which will have to happen. The phrase “grown up decision” struck me, because that’s exactly it, it’s the grown up decisions that we make which bring on that reflection. I love where I teach, but I also know it’s not perfect either. While I’m not the administrative type, I can influence and impact in the position I’m in right now. If the opportunity opens up for other changes, I’ve had those talks and thoughts to be confident, just like you seem to be yourself.
Thanks for sharing with us, and good luck with your new position! 🙂
Darin
@AnIowaTeacher
Darin, until I was an administrator, I don’t know that I realized teh power that teachers DO have. Your role is SO important to the campus, for its climate and its culture. Did you read this, https://technicallyteamann.com/keep-calm-and-be-a-ninja/ by Tech Ninja Todd? I specifically asked him to write about it b/c the ability of a teacher to step up and be a leader is crucial to the success of any school…especially a forward thinker like yourself! I know you would be JUST as assured moving forward, 🙂
Thanks for reading, 🙂 and stay tuned for more cornucopia conundrums!
Amber
Congratulations on your new position and thank you for everything you did for my kids!
awwwww, thank you Nichole! I love your entire family…am glad now that we can be FB friends and I can keep up with you and J & J, 🙂 they have great things ahead of them, I just know it! Luckily, my new boss is a HUGE cowboys fan, 🙂 but I still may have to hunt you down to rant every now & then! hugs!!
Hi Amber,
I’m so happy for you! You are going to do great things at Watson. They are lucky to have you and your creative ideas. I look forward to following the awesome trail you will blaze.
Love,
Erin
Thanks Erin!! I can’t wait to share YOU with all of my new teachers, 🙂 🙂 🙂
I am so so proud of you and I love you so much. I can’t help the tears though!!
I can’t even reply…just be thankful that there is this thing called INNER SCHOOL MAIL…and g-chat! I love you! Think we can google hangout our lunch every day? Surely!!
Being a grown up and making grown up decisions are almost always hard if you don’t have guidance. Sounds like you did and I know you will be a great AP as a Watson Wildcat. You made the right decision to be with children and you will be just as loved by them as you were at Luna. Best wishes to you and your new endevour to make Watson the best school.
Thank you Rodney…it was a very reflective Spring for me. One of the potential positions I ended up not getting was such a relief…and I just don’t think it’s supposed to work that way, ya know? Thankful I’ll have YOU along for this part of the journey, 🙂
Congratulations Amber!
Thanks, Vicki!! 🙂
yes. Look up San Angelo Central High School. Bobcat is a Wildcat.
Best of luck. What a great adventure for you.
AWESOME!! Thank you, TJ!! I’m a big theme girl and I need to know what I have to work with! 🙂
wild-ly,
Amber
Amber,
Thanks for sharing your heart! I went through the same thing this summer. I wasn’t sure where God wanted me, but I felt like it was in technology. Actually, I resigned before I had my new tech position. So blessed to know you!!!!
Kenya