Often, we get caught up in the slippery slope of saying yes to everything that comes on to our plate. We do things just because they have always been done that way. But with every yes, we ultimately are saying no to something else. Let’s spend some time during the session focusing on our purpose and discussing why it is important to us as ag ed professionals to understand how we can say no so we can say yes to the most important things that will advance our careers and personal lives.
I have been teaching at Deltona High School for 23 years. Deltona is located in Central Florida between Orlando and Daytona Beach. During my teaching career, I have worked in leadership positions for both NAAE and FAAE.