Suzi Item #8-CHECK!

Well, I suppose I'll be the first to write about my progress with my Bucket List. I know not everyone has posted their list because we are busy, busy girls, but I wanted to update my list so I can mentally move to another item to check off! Now this may just seem like a bragging board to some people, but I don't care-I acheived something and am proud of it :)

So I'm so happy to write that I feel like I've definitely accomplished item #8 on my list which was to make a difference in the writing curriculum in my school district. A couple of months ago I was asked to present to the principals in the school district about a new "way" of teaching writing to kids. (Why they thought I was an expert on this, who knows!) I was very honored, but didn't really realize that my presentation would truly have an impact on the staff of our district and affect the way they teach writing. I wasn't aware that so many people weren't practicing or using, or even knew of this new way of teaching!

I gave my first presentation to the principals and in front of the superintendent and in front the assistant superintendent. Trust me, I was practically pissing my pants. But, I got really nice comments from lots of people afterwards and I was so excited. The assistant superintendent even sent a really nice thank you card which I added below. You can't read it really, but it's nice :) Brag, brag, brag huh? :) I gave my school presentation today which I've attached some pictures of. It was a lot more informal, hence the jeans. I also must say, after looking at these pictures, I may add Bucket List #11: Become more photogenic. Jesus I look god-awful in those, BUT I had to present some proof!

So, there we go, I'm proud of myself and I'm excited to hear about how the presentations went at other schools as the principals had to present my presentation to their staff! We'll see...