I have always thought that I knew a lot about technology.  I have taught teachers how to incorporate the Smart Board and their programs into their classroom.  I have used different types of equipment during my undergraduate and student teaching.  I am the one the family calls when one of the computers are not working properly.  However, when it comes to writing my thought for the world to see, honestly,  it scares me.  Yes, I know it is the same things as a status update of Facebook.  It still takes me awhile to write on the Discussion Board for class, and this is my fourth class at Walden University.  

As I start my new adventure with blogging, I will start by telling a little about myself.  I grow up in a small town in New York.  Being about an hour from the city is perfect.  You have the small town feel, yet jump on a train and spend a day in the Big Apple.       

     Throughout my schooling career, I was not by myself. I had my twin brother there to support me and help whenever I was struggling in my courses.  I can recall telling people how much I hated being a twin, it was not until college that I realized I was truly blessed.  After graduating from high school, my brother and I went our separate ways.  He moved to Boston, where he is now in the sixth year as a Pharmacy major, and I stayed local.  I attended Mount Saint Mary College where I received my BA in English, dual certification in Elementary and Special Education (1-6), and a minor in psychology.  Now the search in on to find a teaching job.  While I apply for about 80 jobs a month, I am working on my Master's and subbing in my district and working at the restaurant.  

      With Week 1 of my fourth class started, I am excited for the next eight weeks.  I am looking forward to share and receive knowledge with my classmates, along with my professor.  I may be stepping out of my comfort zone but I will keep an open mind and put my best foot forward, because that is what we expect our students to do when we give them a new task.