Introductions: Getting to know our community members

Submitted by Kathy Tracey on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 18:27
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Colleagues, 

We've had some new members join our group in the last few months and I wanted to create an informal space for us to get to know one another. I am asking for brief introductions - what's one thing you would like to share? 

Here are some ideas: 

Professionally: 

  • What is your role(s) in adult education? 
  • What brought you to this community? (an event, a specific topic, or the community's purpose?
  • What you are hoping to get from being a member of this community? 

Personally: 

  • Do you have any hobbies? 
  • What was the last book you read?
  • Where is the last place you've traveled? 

I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you!

Sincerely, 
Kathy Tracey
Kathy_Tracey

 

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Hi all, 

To provide more examples, I thought I would introduce myself. 

  • What is your role(s) in adult education? I am currently the State Director for AEFLA for Illinios 
  • What brought you to this community? (an event, a specific topic, or the community's purpose? I've been a member of LINCS for decades - before it was a web-based platform and an email listserv. Do any of you remember those days? :-) 
  • What you are hoping to get from being a member of this community? I love to network, share ideas, and learn from programs /states. 

Personally: 

  • Do you have any hobbies? Well, I have a lot of blankets I've started to knit. Is it a hobby if you don't ever finish one and have at least a dozen 'works in progress'? 
  • What was the last book you read? The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. 
  • Where is the last place you've traveled? D.C. - My children live there and I am looking forward to safely traveling again in June to see my granddaughter. 

I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you!

Greetings!

Professionally: 

  • What is your role(s) in adult education? Adult Education Program Specialist in Maryland
  • What brought you to this community? (an event, a specific topic, or the community's purpose?) A webinar and to learn more about standards in program management 
  • What you are hoping to get from being a member of this community? Learning more about standards in program management

Personally: 

  • Do you have any hobbies? Many (music, art, travel, fitness, etc.)
  • What was the last book you read? Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
  • Where is the last place you've traveled? In-country, North Carolina

Hello all!

Professionally: 

  • What is your role(s) in adult education? I'm the Associate Director of Teaching and Learning at LCNV, a community-based literacy organization serving adults of immigrant- or refugee-background. 
  • What brought you to this community? What you are hoping to get from being a member of this community?  I've been a member of LINCS for many years now. I keep coming back for the discussions and the online courses. I hope to stay informed of current trends. 

Personally: 

  • What was the last book you read? Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
  • Where is the last place you've traveled? Providence, RI

~Xavier

Thanks for the introduction Xavier. I love young adult literature and will add Ghost Boys to my summer reading list. Here are a few more LINCS posts with references to YA and other great suggestions for reading. 

https://community.lincs.ed.gov/group/23/discussion/young-adult-literture-about-incarceration

https://community.lincs.ed.gov/group/26/discussion/what-are-you-reading-summer-best-books-stem

Happy Reading!

Kathy