Happy New Year Everyone.
I am very pleased to be taking this course this semester (Online Instructional Strategies). Moreover, I have enjoyed my experiences with this program at Walden University. This M.S. Program has definitely enhanced my leadership in my current employment position. I am currently Educational Director of Programs for Career & Technical Education and Workforce Development for the Macon County Public School District in Tuskegee, Alabama. This is my seventeenth year in public education. I have taught both elementary and secondary students in general, special education and gifted education classes. I have worked as a Teacher, Reading Coach, Tutor Teacher, Assistant Principal, District Specialist, Coordinator and now Director. In my various roles, I have worked in three school systems. Additionally, I have taught at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama, I have developed doctoral courses for Northcentral University, and currently I am adjunct teaching at Trenholm State Community College in Montgomery, Alabama. All of my educational preparations aided my career directions. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, a Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision, a Education Specialist Degree in Educational Administration all from Alabama State University, and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
I greatly appreciate the opportunities that have been afforded to me. In teacher leadership and district leadership the continued quest for education is paramount. Therefore when presented the opportunity to seek this degree I aggressively sought the challenge. There has been a change agent in my leadership and in the direction of career and technical educational in my school system. I give great credit to the instruction I have received at Walden University. In closing, I look to continue my learning this semester with this course and from my interactions with each of you. Let us have a great 8 weeks.
Resources:
Boettcher, J. V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: Simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Bests,
Melvin Alonza Lowe, III, EdD
Post Doctoral Student
Walden University
M.S. Program -
Instructional Design & Technology
lowemelvin724@gmail.com
lowemelvin724.blogspot.com
Melvin
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to following your blog during this course and being able to collaborate in our learning environment.
Hi Michelle,
DeleteIt is good to meet you. I am pleased to have the this collaborative opportunity. Have a great 8 weeks of learning together.
Bests,
Melvin
Hi Melvin,
ReplyDeleteNice blog. I'm looking forward to seeing what you post in your blog!
Hey Melvin,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to interacting and following your blog over the next eight weeks.
Jordyn
JDH, thanks again for your response. We will share and learn alike.
DeleteBests,
Melvin
Hi Jordyn, thank you for responding and I look forward to sharing with you.
ReplyDeleteBests,
Melvin