After finally finding the time to read Simon Sinek's book "Start with Why" I have decided it is time to articulate my "why" (even though I know this is a back the front way of doing it I figured it's never too late). The problem is, according to Sinek, while you can choose many "hows" and "whats" over the course of your life your "why" stays the same. I think, though, this is probably the case for organisations but, as people, it can take a while for us to find out who we are and get to our "why".
I absolutely love what I do. I love working with children, I love the idea of improving how children are taught, I do love technology and I strongly believe in ensuring children who are somehow disadvantaged have the same opportunities as more advantaged children.
I don't think my why is about technology necessarily, it's definitely about children and I'm pretty sure it is about education although there are times when I have thought about pursuing other areas to do with children's rights. So, thinking about why I am a teacher, why I am technology leader, why I became curriculum leader, why I run iLearn@KPS, why I run iCafes, why I believe in global education, why I love iPads ...
My Why: Because children are the future and all children deserve an education that exposes them to the possibilities, helps them to exceed their potential and prepares them for the future.
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