I’ve created my own company! Never, not even in my wild fantasies, did I ever considered this as a remote possibility! Yet, that is exactly what I’ve done! While I’m still working on a “master plan” and the formation is in the infancy stage, but I am still pretty excited about the concept. Over theContinue reading “Designed to Educate – Another New Journey”
Author Archives: K. Weisenbeck
At A Snail’s Pace-Lessons in Patience
In education, there never feels like there is enough time, and there is a constant race against time. Educators have to move, move, move, being quick on their feet and ready to get the job done! There is a never ending list of tasks to complete including, but not limited to: grading papers, writing lessonContinue reading “At A Snail’s Pace-Lessons in Patience”
Building Connections
As a teacher, I never really thought about LinkedIn nor had too much interest in it. I created an account on day. I don’t actually remember doing it, but I must have because every once in a while, I got a request to “connect” with someone who I had met at a conference. I neverContinue reading “Building Connections”
Fear and Anxiety
Looking for a new career path is stressful. Add a global pandemic! Together, anxiety and fear can overwhelm.
A Letter to My Colleagues and Friends
Dear Fellow ITSs and Educators, Let yourself out of the box. You don’t have to start over. It’s the perfect time to start planning your transition!
Inspiration Comes Through Podcasts!
I love podcasts! I listen to them when I exercise and when I drive. They are a source of entertainment, education and inspiration. Making the change from a career teacher into a new field is daunting. I know that when I started the process, I felt very alone. I worried that I wasn’t qualified forContinue reading “Inspiration Comes Through Podcasts!”
Designing the “Perfect Career”
“If you had to write the job description of the “perfect career” what would it include? I try to tackle this challenge, but it isn’t as easy as I had hoped.
What’s Next?
I have to admit; as a young teacher I really didn’t think about retirement. I LOVED my career and did not want to step out of the classroom. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else because I absolutely loved working with young students. It was my passion. For the first 24 years of my career, IContinue reading “What’s Next?”
Stepping Out!
During the past 30 years, I’ve really focused on my career in teaching. I honestly never really wanted to do anything else. Not only did I love the kids, but I truly enjoyed the challenge of desegregating data, creating learning plans to focus on specific learning targets, creating innovative lessons and successfully juggling several challengesContinue reading “Stepping Out!”
I am More than “Just” a Teacher!
I am an teacher. I’ve been an educator for almost 30 years now. I decided from a very early age that I was going to be a teacher. There have never been any doubts, and for the most part, I never really considered that I should be anywhere else. My decision was made at theContinue reading “I am More than “Just” a Teacher!”
More than a Teacher 