Spontaneity

Wow…what an interesting and successful semester!  I never imagined that I would learn as much as I have over the last few months.  Many of us have had ups and downs throughout the course of the semester, and we were all able to learn from those experiences.  I have recently been told of my promotion that I have been after for quite some time, and I can’t wait to incorporate the strategies I have gathered throughout this program.  The new year will indeed bring many new challenges for me and my department…and I welcome them all with open arms.  Chatting with you all throughout the semester has given more confidence in my own abilities.  The blogging over the last few months has been a wonderful experience, and I hope to continue the process.  It really helps me put things in perspective.  Furthermore, the Cmap exercise was extremely helpful and I have actually referenced it many times.  It is amazing how much we incorporated into the map…and how BIG that thing got!  I am very interested to see how this course goes next year using the Cmap technology.  I think it is a very useful tool…and hope to incorporate it here at work for our own learning purposes.

Another semester down…and only ONE MORE TO GO!  I really can’t believe how fast these last few years have passed by.  We have all learned so much from our instructors, but more importantly – from each other.  I will really miss that aspect each week when I complete this program in April.  Everyone of you have truly inspired me…and I hope I had a similar affect on you all.  Have a great holiday break and to those that are in the capstone class – see you in January!  To Vanessa – CONGRATULATIONS AND STAY IN TOUCH!  To the rest of you – thanks for your support, contribution, and authenticity throughout the semester…it is greatly appreciated and best of luck to you!

And above all…thanks, Dr. Carter, for all you do!