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Goodbye KIS!

It's been a great job, but it's time to move on... I've had the pleasure of working at Korea International School for four years.  I've had an opportunity to grow as an educator, and show my talents with technology.  I had the opportunity to work in the Fishbowl, KIS's training center.
Edtech team 2016 selfie
But this school has many talented people that I will miss. People that have shown me and my family friendship.  Many people that have been wonderful to work with and to coach.  Educators that have been willing to take calculated risks, and try new ways to improve their classroom with technology. Also, just some great folks with whom I have worked.  I was able to get some selfies with them, but sadly, I want able to get photos with everybody.

Goodbye KIS album

27 new photos · Album by Art Schultz
A I will miss Korea, and KIS, and many folks that I have been able to work with around the international school community around Asia.   I'm moving back to the United States, and to Wisconsin.  I'll be a tech coach at Waupaca Middle School.  I look forward to the challenge.  My family and I are visiting family in Adelaide, Australia before heading back to the USA.

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