I am really excited about attending:
- This will be the first National Convention I have been able to attend since Grad school. I went to Boston in 05, Chicago in 06 and New York in 07. George Mason helped pay for those travels.
- I live in Virginia and my Mom, step dad and my sister and her family live in Kirkland, WA.
- My mom turns 60 on March 12th. I surprised her in Washington on her 50th 10 years ago so it is kind of a tradition!
- I miss my family (my nieces especially) and look forward to seeing them!
- I love getting new ideas and new perspectives on Art Ed.
- Signed up for a Chihuly tour!
- Will I get to meet any of my blogger buddies??
So I will have two nights in the convention hotel and the rest either at my mom or my sister's. I have already lined up a good sub and will work with him on some lessons - he already teaches a graphic design elective for me so I know he will be great and I won't have to worry about my students missing out on any learning!
So are any of you out there going?? Let me know!
lucky you. I can't wait until the convention comes to the east coast. next year? nyc?
ReplyDeleteI've never been to a national convention. It's a challenge every year to get my district to approve my attendance at my state convention!
ReplyDeleteI really really want to go....but don't think it is going to happen. Our district/school won't help at all unless it is math/reading. With my wife and I hoping to have baby 2 by the end of summer..and her not going back to work...I just can't justify the cost. :( It makes me sad...never been to National.
ReplyDeleteBummer ~ I am so thankful I have a great principal - she is allocating some grant money because she did not pay for my state convention last year.
ReplyDeleteI went to the convention in New Orleans in 08. It was awesome! And New Orleans was such a great city. I want to go to another one so bad. My district won't pay unless it's in state... Booo
ReplyDeleteHave fun and take notes for everyone!!