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Finding the demonstrated need was not too difficult in my experience. As a teacher
working in the classroom there is a lot of things we wish we had. I had to refocus the wants of a
demonstrated need I decided on which was helping teachers learn how to properly use their
mobile technology.
The part I had the most trouble with was setting the goals and objectives. I was confused
about the difference between the two. To receive funding, a proposal must demonstrate fit
between the instructional strategic plan, the goals of the sponsor, and the objectives of the
project, (Daniel, West, Daniel, & Flowers, 2006). Writers need to have lots of data and clearly
lined goals and objectives. After the one on one conference with Dr. Baylen I was able to know
Aligning the needs to evaluate was not the hardest part for me in this project. I have a
good amount of experience with developing and deciding on assessments for my lessons. I
enjoy creating the assessments and designing the lessons in my own class.
As a former event coordinator thinking about the different items needed for a
professional development days was not a challenge. I know what a crowd of people need during
a day of meetings.
leadership roles. Designing professional development and helping educators hone their craft is
a way I can be a leader in my field. Being a part of helping a teacher feels wonderful. Being able
to a part of their career path is a humbling and exciting thing. Researcher Sandra Bridwell
conducted research on urban African-American teachers from different areas of the country and
almost all, said that the support they received from administrators was inadequate, (Bridwell,
2012). In my short time as a teacher in the classroom I have noticed it is hard to find a school
where the majority of teachers feel supported by their administration. I hope that people I work
with can look back and see that I am a supportive part of their journey.
Looking back at this assignment I would not do many things differently. I think I did a
good job overall. My beginning of the assignment was not very spectacular, but after meeting
with Dr. Baylen I was able to fix items I was lackluster on.
I think this class and assignment has opened new doors for me. My first grant proposal
was very hard, but if I keep working on writing grant proposals with coworkers I can become
much better at grant writing. Writing grant proposals can be very helpful in the education field.
Teachers and schools are lacking a lot to help our students, especially the rural and urban
schools. Most teachers avoid writing grants because it is very hard to do. If I work hard at it and
become a good grant writer, I can help my fellow teachers and small schools.
Bridwell, S. D. (2012). School leadership: Lessons from the lived experiences of urban teachers.
Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 7, 52-63.
Daniel, B. V., West, J. K., Daniel, G. E., & Flowers, P. (2006). Grant writing as a funding source
and collaborative endeavor. The College Student Affairs Journal, 25(2), 199-208.