Well, today I did something that I did not think I would do for a very long time. I resigned from the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in order to take a new position still within the university environment. Starting July 2, I will be working at the University of Chicago Center for Urban School Improvement as a lead technology coach. I'll be working for fellow ADE Nichole Pinkard, and my new job will entail helping students and teachers with technology integration efforts at the Center's North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School 2.5 days a week. The other part of my time will be allocated to developing and implementing a technology professional development plan for the Center's four charter schools and potentially other affiliated charters. Additionally, I will have some flexibility to do consulting work on the side. I'm very excited about this opportunity, but also a bit sad because I really do love my current job and will miss my colleagues and students. I just think it's time that I expanded my skill set in terms of leadership and managerial skills, and I am going to learn so much about other facets of education while working at the Center. I'm really grateful for all the opportunities that have come my way while at Lab, and I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with others. Wish me luck!
Monday, June 04, 2007
Wow - this is big news. So, will you have more or less time to blog?
Posted by: Sylvia Martinez | Monday, June 04, 2007 at 07:51 PM
Congrats on your new role, Lucy! Sounds like a great move for you. Break a leg! :-)
Posted by: Wesley Fryer | Monday, June 04, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Lucy -- Congratulations!!! Enjoyed hearing a hint about this a few weeks back when we last spoke, so it is with a huge smile that I received this blog entry this morning. While it is never easy to leave a school we have loved for years, your impact will be tremendous at the University level as well. Can't wait to hear what adventures you take on this coming year. Enjoy your summer. Cheers, Christian
Posted by: BeckettsDad | Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Congratulations. What a wonderful opportunity.
Posted by: Vinnie Vrotny | Tuesday, June 05, 2007 at 11:01 AM
Hey Lucy. Congratulations on the new position...
Posted by: Tim C. Lauer | Friday, June 08, 2007 at 11:28 PM