From Novice to Expert

What is my expertise? Or, what is it that I aspire to be an expert in? I'm not sure I have an answer for either of these questions. This is one of the struggles that I've always had; to decide where my true areas of influence will be in this world. Is it in education? Is it in adult learning? I'm just not sure. In many ways, I still feel like a novice in both of these disciplines.

But if our journey in learning is a life-long process, then what does it really matter. What is important, I believe, is to be passionate in whatever I do. It is trusting that God will lead me in the direction he wants me to go. It is exciting, however, to consider myself achieving the status of "expert" in an area of education. It is a motivation that can keep me moving forward.

What helps is to look back to the beginning of my career. I didn't know what I was doing, but I was stepping out into an exciting new life. These days, it seems crazy to see myself in this program. I really do consider it a personal achievement. So in reality I have come a long way, and I have a long way to go. I look forward to looking back in ten years and seeing this point in my life. Who will I be? I'm sure I will finally be the expert; remembering my OMET experience as the novice. That will be a great day!