My office had the first Network for Educator Effectiveness (NEE) User Conference and I did a presentation on the NEE Data Tool. I had hoped to have ten people in the room and I was stunned to have 50! Because I have spent the last 3 1/2 years working in this online application and database, my goal for today was simply to answer every question they had. I started out by saying that I could use my agenda, but my preference was to just throw it away and start answering questions. I was encouraged to see three hands go up at once. It was a great hour that went by way too fast! I got to share stories, give tips, and watch the light bulbs go off. I also got to meet a lot of those people that I have been talking to and emailing with for years. Today, reminded me of why I do this job.
