Friday, January 18, 2013

Networking Outside the Field of Education

There is a tendency among educators, at all levels, to surround ourselves with other educators. Clearly, this takes place at work but also in our personal lives as well. We also attend conferences with other educators and it is very likely that our significant other is an educator.

I believe that we should expand our horizons a bit and make a concerted effort to network with business and community leaders outside of our field. In doing so I believe we can reap several benefits. Networking outside our field provides opportunities to promote our programs with members of the business and political community. This might result in internship opportunities for our students. Networking also gives use the opportunity to promote our latest successes in our schools. This might result in donations of supplies and equipment. Networking outside our field also gives us a chance to hear how we are perceived by the general public outside of our nuclear community.

Networking outside of the field of education should seriously be considered when planning your interactions outsides of the school setting.

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