The Innovator in Me

So, I have never really considered myself an innovator, although I have a huge appreciation for those who are.  Reading this section on "Your Innovation Profile" I was able to identify with several of these characteristics though.  How exciting to be able to relate to this field of innovation, for which I have such respect.  I feel like I get to add a new facet to my identity!

Here is the ranking of how I relate to each of the innovation characteristics listed in this chapter:

Helping good ideas grow

Know how to network

Overcome obstacles

Action oriented

Willing to take risks

Able to look ahead

Helping good ideas grow is almost what I would define as my job description as a Teacher Librarian!  I love any opportunity to help students, teachers, or really anyone, take their new ideas and dig deeply.  This is the joy of being in an information rich environment- people come here to further their ideas.  Innovation always starts with an idea.  

I am in the process right now of transforming the physical space of our library, and our vision for how it should be used.  I want it to become a hub of creativity, of innovation, of new ideas.  We are starting from a good place- our library is a hub of learning, it is recognized as a good place to be.  I want to continue to expand this understanding with new opportunities for thinking and exploring in increasingly hands on ways.  This is how I will continue to help good ideas grow.