Friday, August 24, 2007
Ultimate School Trip: Chicago Day 1
No luck dropping off my folder at Harpo Studios. I didn’t really expect to be able to deliver it. After all, if they had a policy to take things from random visitors, they’d have thousands of packets to go through. The security guard there very politely asked me to mail the packet to Harpo with mention of the Oprah show. Sigh…I’ll do it of course but I sure do hope someone gets to see it. All in good time.
I can’t say I”ve been totally ready this past year with having to deal with losing my best friend Annie. I wasn’t ready to face the world but I did use it to teach myself web design which is allowing me to do his blog and to create a web site for the program.
At least I got a few pictures of Harpo Studios which will be up on my Treasure Map in no time. It’s funny. The security guard said I could try to get tickets. I told him I had tried for 5 years every time they became available but had never gotten through. This is the year though. I can feel it! Hopefully it’s to be a guest so that I can share this program with many schools at once.
I had a nice ride over with my taxi driver from Somalia. Sure wish he liked air conditioning because it sure is the day for it! Beautiful city…humid weather!
Monday is the day to visit a group of schools in the city. More after that!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
The journey begins
I'm excited!
The ultimate school trip is about to begin with a trip to Chicago tomorrow. I'm going to visit several high schools dropping off a goody bag with info about my 'Strategies of Success' program and filled with things to help the staff create an optimisitic, engaging and exciting school environment. All of the things on my list have been tried and tested in my own classroom and I know they work for me.
I can't wait to write about my experiences here as I make my way around the country.
Here we go Chicago! You're first!
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