EP282 Where I’m going: Reflections on what excites me about my work & the future of schools

<p>I’m concluding the 3 part podcast series this summer offering a deep dive into my personal story: where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m going.</p> <p>Usually you can listen to my podcast episodes in any order you want, but since this is basically my life story, what I’m sharing in this episode will make a lot more sense if you’ve heard the beginning of what happened:</p> <ul> <li>EP278 How I got here: Reflections on 20 years of sharing teaching ideas online</li> <li>EP280 Where I’m at: Reflections on who I’ve become as a person and educator</li> </ul> <p>In this final installment of the three part series, I'm looking forward, and talking about what's next:</p> <ul> <li>How I grapple with imposter syndrome, maintaining relevance, and criticism of my work</li> <li>Why I view my work in terms of years-long problems I'm trying to solve over the course of a lifetime</li> <li>How I plan to translate my experience and accumulated wisdom into my next big project</li> <li>Why I plan to focus more on connecting with educators via my email list and podcast instead of social media</li> <li>A dream my husband and I have for supporting educators in a way that leaves a lasting legacy</li> <li>How rediscovering lost parts of myself, childhood interests, and hobbies apart from work shapes the perspective I bring to teaching</li> <li>Why I think the future of schools is nearly impossible to predict, but I’m committed to uncovering new possibilities and finding the good</li> <li>How I stay hopeful amidst so much bad news, and the perspective that keeps me feeling balanced, energized, and optimistic</li> </ul> <p>Anything you're still curious about? If there's anything I didn't talk about in this podcast series that you're still left wondering, I'm doing an AMA (ask me anything) episode next month!</p> <p>Use this form to submit a question about a personal or professional aspect of my life that you'd like to hear more about. <a class="waffle-rich-text-link" href= "https://forms.gle/CNWQT7Y8ccT66phS6">https://forms.gle/CNWQ