There are so many things that happened this year that I could not have predicted and I am very thankful for that. Even so, there are some things I have yet to accomplish that I am very hopeful for in the coming year.
I do not have a list of resolutions, just a focus on wanting to be better, more positive, and hopeful for the "what ifs" that are both exciting and unknown. I know 2016 is poising itself to be ever better, but before I finally say goodbye to 2015, here are a few of the things that made it one heck of time in my life:
Making
Sharing
I already have some exciting ways I plan to share even more in 2016 (even as soon as January for ECET2 in San Diego), but I am very thankful for having the opportunities in 2015 to work both face to face and online with the best community I know!
This sums up the energy at #macul15. Thank you @campbellartsoup #LightningTalks pic.twitter.com/FYj1cXhyzn
— Brad Wilson (@dreambition) March 20, 2015
Thanks @campbellartsoup for introducing me to @GelliArts ! So excited! pic.twitter.com/H24Gb18thn
— melissa hronkin (@mhronkin) October 16, 2015
#AOELIVE @campbellartsoup pic.twitter.com/ezdFukbYVb
— The Art of Education (@theartofed) August 12, 2015
Ck out the next #k12artchat Host @campbellartsoup as she talks about Voice & choice in the Art room. #EdBeat #tlap pic.twitter.com/4r7AKPU44U
— #k12artchat (@k12artchat) October 24, 2015
Stepping Back
Instead of always knowing how things are going to turn out with each lesson, I am surprised with outcomes like a flowered-crocheted ski mask, golden venture jewelry, and many other new uses for symbols and materials that I might not have ever discovered without my students taking charge. I am so thankful that I took this leap into the unknown and am excited about the new discoveries to come in 2016!