I am in the process of doing what every new college graduate does...... moving out and getting my own place! I'm just doing it 30 years later than most. I am living on my own for the first time in 30 years and its a little strange. There are no other human sounds in the house and I'm not sure that I totally like it....yet.
My children are grown and I'm loving the 2 grandsons. I don't like living an hour away from them, but my 2 jobs in Marion County made the move to Fairmont necessary. I go back to Weston to visit them as often as I possibly can.
I've been working at the Frank & Jane Gabor WV Folklife Center on the campus of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College for the past three years. I will continue my employment there as a Graduate Assistant (or at least I'm hoping to, still awaiting on the "official word"). I am also working part time at the Marion County Historical Society as Museum Administrator. The two jobs combined will keep me busy for about 50 hours a week. As I am working in historical preservation and education in both jobs I'm really excited.
I am pursuing a Masters in Education with the specialization of Digital Media, New Literacies, and Learning. I find this program exciting in its potential for application in historical and cultural context. Museums and other community & cultural programs need to be on top of the learning curve in implementing technology. In this industry we are usually so concerned with what has been that we fail to look to the future to see where we are going. I believe this course will open new possibilities in an old field.
I'm very excited you have decided on this program for Master's Degree! Digital technologies have had a huge impact on the library sciences and the methods and strategies being used to archive and bring history to life for people of all ages! I love the new Folk Life Center and Judy Byers! She is an amazing woman!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I'd like to say good luck in your new home. It sounds very exciting and scary at the same time. Next, your specialization sounds awesome. What exactly will you be doing when you reach your goal?
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to meet you. It sounds like you are in the middle of a great adventure and you're well prepared. It's very interesting that you are mixing the new with the old. Good Luck!
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