Another door opens…
August 14, 2009
Let's open the door to... by tanakawho
I would like to take this time to share with you about me moving forward. People have been talking and asking… and now I can share.
I have been given the opportunity to work with a private company in Charleston, SC as an Education Consultant. In this position, I will be developing and implementing training, as well as creating consulting services with a focus on best practices for technology integration in all content areas in North and South Carolina. The really great part is I will be able to focus on one thing for 90% of the time. The focus will be SMART products (SMART Interactive Whiteboards, SMART Response, SMART Slate and so on). This is a once and a lifetime chance to build something new from my experiences and knowledge in instructional technology.
There are many wonderful things about this new opportunity. I will be working from home. Who would have thought living in Columbia, SC would be a perfect location? But it will allow me to easily travel between the home office in Charleston and North Carolina schools. Of course there is the salary, the perks, the incentives, and benefits but what is the best is the fact that this company believes in me. They believe I am the one person who can successfully build their education division. Wow, what a boost! I am so excited about creating, molding, shaping, and growing this opportunity.
My last day is September 11 and I am going to be very busy preparing my schools for the transition. With all of the excitement there is sadness. I will miss working with all of my teachers on a daily basis.
Now with this change… my blog will be getting a face lift over the next few months. I will change my focus and, yes, be writing more often sharing my experiences in my new job.
Entry Filed under: Random Thoughts. Tags: career, charleston, sc, SMART technologies, wh platts.
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Jim & Dawn | August 14th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
YOU SO ROCK!!!!!!
Huge congratulations from Texas!!!!!!
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Julia | August 14th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
I am very sad to lose my friend, but I am so EXCITED for you!!
You will be awesome and they are lucky to have you on their team!
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Greg | August 14th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
Congrats on your new job. Sounds like you can still have a major impact on Tech Ed so I can’t say another great mind leaves education to go to the private side. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity-I’d love to be able to work from home. It’s great to work for an organization that believes in you and allows you the freedom to do what needs to be done to succeed. Hope this new company realizes how lucky they are to land you. We’ll miss you in the District
Look forward to reading about your new adventures.
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Danielle Abernethy | August 14th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Congratulations! How very exciting for you both professionally and personally! They are very lucky to have you on their team.
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Heather Loy | August 14th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Good luck in your new venture – not that you need it! You’ll be great at whatever you do. I’ve enjoyed learning from you and hope to continue to do so no matter where you work.
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Wendy | August 14th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Congratulations! The definitely picked the right person for the job. I’m very happy for you and want to hear all about your new position.
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Cathy Nelson | August 15th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I am so HAPPY for you. I can’t wait to read about your endeavors and also hear about it face to face!! I hope you will continue to be a part of Palmetto Learning and come to local tweetups. I can tell you are grinning ear to ear. Goodbye u know who. Hello world!! I bet you feel SO rejuvenated!! Congrats MaryAnn.
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MaryAnn Sansonetti Reply:
August 17th, 2009 at 7:12 pm
Thanks! I am VERY excited. Of course I am going to continue with Palmetto Learning.
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Stephie | August 15th, 2009 at 11:10 am
This is so exciting. I can’t wait to read more as you start into your new adventure. Congrats MaryAnn…all good things come at the right times in our lives.
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Tony Vincent | September 4th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Congrats! You are so passionate about education–you’ll do fantastic things!
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MaryAnn Sansonetti Reply:
September 4th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Thanks, Tony! I am SO excited. I start in two weeks.
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