Leadership in Program Implementation

As I continue this learning journey through my IICT Specialist AQ I am reminded the role of "leader" encompasses many hats. I am a leader in my classroom first and I am working towards being a leader with not only my current staff but potential newbies to school. It wasn't that long ago that I was a new teacher. So much to learn in what felt like so little time. I was constantly amazed at the wonderful work that was being done in the classrooms around me and the knowledge and creativity of my fellow teachers. I was fortunate enough that I had a wonderful mentor. In his "spare" time he was a Sergeant in the Reserves of the Canadian Forces and he had a true passion for Science and all this tech. What a score for me. He was patient and kind and shared resources and much needed guidance. Over this Distance Learning period I have been thrown into more digital tools that I ever thought I would utilize or to be honest, enjoy using. I am thankful that I had such a mentor to plant that seed so that when the time came I was open and willing to dive in and explore a different way of teaching and learning. I really believe that it important to share with and support those around us, whether it be our students, our fellow teachers or our parents.