end of the school year... a quick wrap up!

Well, it is the end of the school year for students across the State of Florida..Summer is a time to rest, relax, recharge and reflect on the past school year. Summer is also a time for professional development or working a second job. This summer, I plan on learning how to use my new technology devices(Braille Sense in particular), develop trainings and plan for the upcoming school year.

For the first time in seven years, I am booked into October. The school districts usually don't start calling until mid-August or early September but this year it is different...and I am going to be ready!

As I reflect on the past year, it sure has been an interesting ride. Our team which consists of Mark Keith and myself, worked closely  with the staff of Resource, Materials and Technology Center(RMTC), we collaborated to work with staff in school districts, hosted a few conferences, and presented at state wide conferences...we spent a lot of time together working and getting to know one another. Like any new partnership, we had to get comfortable with how we all worked together and I think we have all done a great job. I look forward to see where next year takes us!


Speaking of presenting, I had the opportunity to present "Blind Awareness" at The Family Cafe which was held at Disney's Coronado Springs. My husband Pat came to help me with my set up but to also see the presentation and what I do. He is use to working with a big corporation and was surprised by the small crowd that attended. I told him, it's not about the numbers but the people's whose lives you touched on that day. He learned that first hand when a couple of the attendees came over and talked to him..that was the "A HA" moment for him.


After that I went to Disney...seriously, it was my first time and I finally earned my ears! The staff makes a big deal out of your first visit...I felt five years old again for a short time and boy did I have fun!!!!

until next time
have a safe and fun summer!