I had the joy of starting a technology special at Montview. It was a perfect rotation for a year-round school and kept the specialists on a similar schedule. I had kindergarten through 5th grade all year long. I had to develop lessons and work for every level. It was a challenge but fun because I could see their growth over time. I would like to think that those students did well with technology long after they left us. There was always a drawback to everything good it seems. The drawback for me was that every year I seemed to scare one kid. My favorite was a little girl named Sarah. She was in kindergarten and was afraid every time she came to class. I still do not know what it was about me that frightened her but something did. We had to do the technique of getting closer to the room and me every day. It was funny to see her seat a little closer every day. By the end of October, she ran to my class when they had the technology special and fussed when she had to leave. By the end of the year, I was her “Favorite” teacher. It is wonderful to see how kids grow and develop and that you might find something you like if you try it. That has always been my motto. I will try things at least once and go from there. No broccoli is another matter!
