Changes Are Coming Quickly

When I moved back to southern New Jersey to be closer to family, I knew that it was a possibility that I would not be in a school for a little while. Unfortunately, that turned out to be a whole year. For the last year, my time has been split. I have been working as the IT Coordinator for a healthcare company. It is not something I enjoy, but I’ve been thankful to have a job. Also, I’ve been working very closely with Dr. Kevin Washburn and Clerestory Learning, a partnership I announced in September of last year.

Now, I will continue to work with Clerestory Learning/Make Way for Books. Working with Kevin and his wife Julia has been one of the pleasures of my career so far. They are passionate people and are making a real impact with what they do. I am proud of the work we have done together, especially this interactive unit design tool,  and look forward to the exciting projects we have planned.

I was just offered a position as a school library media specialist at a K-8 school district. In speaking with the superintendent and the facilitating teacher over several interviews, I am very excited about it. They are looking for someone who wants to collaborate and co-teach with teachers, help train and equip the teachers, and bring the library to the 21st century. It seems like it is going to be a great fit for what I love to do. I just found out last night and I start tomorrow. I can’t wait.

I haven’t updated this blog much lately. Part of that is because I’ve felt a little disconnected not being in a school where I can try all the new ideas I read about regularly. That should change, though, and I expect to start updating it more regularly soon.

 

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  • http://twitter.com/davidwees davidwees

    Congratulations, Jason. It will be nice to have your voice back in education.

  • Jason T. Bedell

    Thanks David. I’ve definitely missed the conversations.

  • Anonymous

    Congratulations, Jason. I hope it’s a great fit. BTW, I registered for Educon yesterday. You going? Hope to see you.

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Philip. Honestly, hadn’t thought about Educon yet since I’d been out of the school but I’d like to go again.

  • Nick Provenzano

    Congrats my friend. You will be great!

    - Nick

  • http://twitter.com/techfacil Julie Cunningham

    Congrats! Looking forward to hearing about your new adventures.

  • http://twitter.com/teachdig Dvora Geller

    Congrats Jason! Hope you have had a good start to your year.

  • http://www.mrsrepetti.com Winni Repetti

    Welcome to our school. I am so excited to be able to use new technology this year. I welcome your assistance and input in all the areas of your expertise!

  • Anonymous

    Thanks Mrs. Repetti! Hopefully, I’ll get my schedule today or Monday and really be able to start helping soon. I look forward to working with you.

  • Larry @Fliegs

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    They are so lucky to have you. I can’t to read more about what you are up to.

  • Anonymous

    Congratulations on the new job!! I look forward to your greater online presence as you navigate your new roles.

  • http://anger-management-for-children.com Kimberly

    Congratulations Jason on what you have now. Just enjoy whatever the job you have because we really don’t know what will happen tomorrow.