Hello. I am Tracey Donaldson-Cornwell, librarian, teacher, wife, step-mom, daughter, sister and caretaker of 7 cats, a ferret and a dog.
In September, after 16 years in elementary school, I finally graduated. Vestal Middle School is now what this library media specialist calls her professional home. It has been somewhat of an adjustment for me but so far I love it. I have to admit I really miss my elementary students but they’ll end up in middle school eventually so I’ll be seeing them again.
I’m taking part in this program to learn about some tools I don’t use and to learn more about those I do. I’ve never really been interested in blogging. My biggest hurdles have always been these three thoughts:
1. What do I know that isn’t already out there?
2. Who is really going to care about what I have to say?
3. People who blog regularly must be extremely self-centered and full of themselves.
I think the first two thoughts have driven the third. It seems that blogging takes a mixture of confidence and imperviousness that I don’t feel I have. But through this program I’m hoping to change my attitude and clear those hurdles.
Seven Cats, a Dog and a Ferret 
Welcome to the workshop! You’re right about blogging, it’s definitely not for everyone. But blogging tools can serve so many different purposes, as we’re seeing here in this workshop.
“. People who blog regularly must be extremely self-centered and full of themselves.’
There are scads of bloggers who form a community of interests. Those who share their insights springboard discussion.
Thank you for your comment; I agree with you. And, as I wrote below that statement, I was hoping to dispel that belief by taking this course. I’m happy to say that I have and have found many useful resources in the process.