February 6, 2019



Divergent. Today's keynote speaker spoke about being divergent. I had to look it up because I really wasn't sure how that applied to me. The definition I found, the very first one, is "Things that are divergent are diverging - moving away from a path or a standard. A teacher who comse to work in a clown outfit is being divergent; a clown who comes to work in a business suit is also being divergent. Divergent people and things are changing course - moving off the beaten path." When teaching, I think I have the most fun and have the most effect when I am divergent. So, I will continue. Being divergent brings me joy - no clown costumes for me, however.

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