Over the last several years, I have had a number of changes to my job title and description. It has been interesting to say the least. For years (over a decade), I was the STEM coordinator at Coppell High School. This was largely a self appointed title. I created our engineering program and people continually came to me when they had STEM questions. Inside and outside of the district, I became the go-to person. So I gave myself that title. And it stuck. How cool, 3 years ago, our district dropped the Department Chair role in favor of Instructional Coaches. The plan was for the Assistant Principles to transition to being "Academic Deans" and take over the managerial roles in the departments. Instructional Coaches would partner with teachers to help them grown in their craft. This was designed as a "pull in" roll instead of "push in". Teachers were supposed to request our support. For two years, I was a mostly full time teacher with one period off for doing IC work. Needless to say, that was very difficult and I never felt like I really was able to get into the role. On top of that, my department (Career & Tech) was undergoing a lot of transition and I filled a much different role than the other ICs.
Last year, we got a new Curriculum Director and my role adjusted more. I was tasked with coordinating all secondary CTE programs and teachers. I still didn't have time in the day for this as I had only 1 period for that and my IC role. This year, we brought back department chairs and made ICs full time roles. I am now the campus CTE Department Chair and the District CTE Lead. Oh, by the way, my role is still not defined. We have a meeting next month to define that. I'm cool with it. I love this district. We have always taken care of each other and I know things will always work out. To make room for my roles and allow me time at home to take care of my family and finally get back to getting my masters degree, I stepped away from the Solar Car team. I started the team 12 years ago. It has been a huge part of my life. In most people's mind, we are one in the same. Transition is hard, but needed. I am happy with where the future is headed. Even if it is new, uncharted, and undefined. Life is risk and I love that.
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