Learning 2.0 - K12 Online Conference 2007

There's a very interesting online conference going on called the K12 Online Conference which you can find here K12 Online Conference 2007

Anyone involved with children and/or learning will probably find something interesting to add to their information arsenal.

Many of you have asked me what the "integrated approach" means when I describe the work that I do. In short, I'm interdisciplinary in my training and approach. I'm trained in education, mental health and creative fields (writing in particular and the study of creativity as well). I incorporate all those areas into the work that I do. Now read on for the interesting part...

In answer to other comments I keep getting - something along the lines of "you must have been such a great student" "you must have loved school as a kid" - I say think again. Let's just say that when I ran into a high school teacher of mine when I was in my first year of teaching kindergarten and I told her what I was doing she laughed and said "I hope they never shut up!" (thanks Mrs. S!)

The truth is that I was a solid average student who got kicked out of class up to and including college classes (for talking - I know you're shocked) UNTIL my senior year of college when I was finally taking all the courses that I loved in my major. Suddenly, I was loving it. I was interested - I couldn't get enough - I wanted more, more, more and I've continued since then.

THAT'S why there's no such thing as a "difficult" student in my vocabulary. The task is to find out what's going on. My students were always well behaved and did as well as possible, my clients find their way and shine - it's my passion to help them do so.

It's also my great passion to help students and their parents find the areas that intrigue and motivate them - again - I've been there.

I've been there and I know the way out - that's why I love doing what I do.

Enjoy the day - discover something you love!