RJ Stangherlin

Keystone Technology Integrator and STAR Discovery Educator

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Brinson + Stehly + 16 SHS Students + Presidents’ Day Weekend = NAIMUN 2009

What am I missing this weekend?  A best friend and colleague and 16 wonderful students in Washington, DC, at NAIMUN, the largest model United Nations in the United States.  Nothing can replicate the real-world higher level thinking and speaking skills that this UN simulation creates for thousands of students, and our 16 are more than up for the challenge.  From emails between us, Jennifer Brinson tells me that the students have a chance at an award, although competition from other schools who have a Model UN year-long course in their curriculum makes winning a tremendous challenge against the odds. (But more about their experiences in another blog, student written and hosted on my two school blogs).

In the past few years, I have tagged along. Some say that Brinson was bringing her press corps with her, but she is equal to that task alone with the launching of her new blog, Education, Technology, and Fun. This year, for many reasons, I opted to remain behind.  Much good has come from that decision, including launching Katie Stehly as Brinson’s new helper.  And that makes much sense, since Stehly is a history teacher at Salisbury Middle School, and definitely technologically intelligent as a grown digital native (and Salisbury High School graduate).  But do I miss being in the moment--absolutely.  Am I happy with my decision--definitely.  There comes a time when you transition to a place between career and family, and I am finally attempting to do what I should have done a while ago: make family come first.
Jen Brinson
Katie Stehley
Salisbury High School
Model UN
NAIMUN
Education
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