Just like anyone, I have my tough days at work. Days when I feel exhausted and like there is never enough time in the workday to get to everything on my plate. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to also have one of those moments that makes me realize the true value of being part of a community of learners.
Leslie Bowering, one of the students I have worked with on occasion asked me if I would allow her to interview me for one of her classes on Children's Literature. I felt honored that she would ask me, and enthusiastically (also because it had to do with my son's reading) agreed to it. Leslie explained that she has a list of questions about his likes and dislikes and his reading habits and routines. I am extraordinarily proud of my 5 year old (like all Moms are) and being an educator and avid reader myself, find nothing more satisfying than talking about his role as an emerging reader.
I told Leslie about his love of non-fiction books and his obsession with volcanoes. She questioned me about book titles he liked and didn't quite enjoy. I really valued taking the time to think this all through as it pertained to her course.
A few weeks later I found a thank you card addressed to my son and I, a copy of Leslie's paper and a wrapped Atlas for kids on my chair at work. Reading the paper, I found she was right on in her assessment of his interests and read through the suggested reading list she offered up. What great insights! I took the paper home and read it to my son, who found it pretty cool that someone would write about what he liked to read.
Thank you, Leslie. You involved me in your learning and I learned something too. I am always aware of how my work impacts my personal life and it typically isn't in a positive way. You reminded me of how great it is when it all comes together and my home life truly benefits from my work.
Leslie Bowering, one of the students I have worked with on occasion asked me if I would allow her to interview me for one of her classes on Children's Literature. I felt honored that she would ask me, and enthusiastically (also because it had to do with my son's reading) agreed to it. Leslie explained that she has a list of questions about his likes and dislikes and his reading habits and routines. I am extraordinarily proud of my 5 year old (like all Moms are) and being an educator and avid reader myself, find nothing more satisfying than talking about his role as an emerging reader.
I told Leslie about his love of non-fiction books and his obsession with volcanoes. She questioned me about book titles he liked and didn't quite enjoy. I really valued taking the time to think this all through as it pertained to her course.
A few weeks later I found a thank you card addressed to my son and I, a copy of Leslie's paper and a wrapped Atlas for kids on my chair at work. Reading the paper, I found she was right on in her assessment of his interests and read through the suggested reading list she offered up. What great insights! I took the paper home and read it to my son, who found it pretty cool that someone would write about what he liked to read.
Thank you, Leslie. You involved me in your learning and I learned something too. I am always aware of how my work impacts my personal life and it typically isn't in a positive way. You reminded me of how great it is when it all comes together and my home life truly benefits from my work.
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