Connections

Funny thing about Dude U. Gathered here is a huge sea of like-minded professionals. Yet it is also a small world in many ways. I've met several new connections here at Dude U, and rekindled others I never dreamed of.

For instance, I met a couple of ladies from Franklin-Mckinley schools in San Jose -- my old stomping grounds! These two were so grateful to be here and to be given the opportunity to learn more about using SchoolDude products and share with other users.

I also made a connection with a couple of users from Hopewell Public Schools in Virginia! These two are new to SchoolDude and were enjoying the experience of this SchoolDude "water"  we're all drinkin' here!

Other connections I made here were in a series of Focus Groups I was priviledged to conduct. Great poeple, wonderful insight, hugely helpful to my job. Thanks to all who participated!

One unexpected connection I made here was seeing an old colleague of mine from seven years ago. We worked together in a completely different industry in California. Now here we are, both championing the cause of education in our own ways, both affiliated with SchoolDude -- me as an employee, he as CASBO Executive Director.

Connections ... this is definitely the place to forge them, to revitalize them, and to create them. Here's to Dude U and all the great connections we've made this year!

-- barbara bogue