Hello! My name is Rob Blackston. I have been in education for about 5 years and still feel like a novice everyday. I am very comfortable in the classroom, but the admin side has surprises around every corner. This Learning Log will not only help me get where I'm going, but it will help me see where I've been. I think that it will be a great tool to help me organize my portfolio, as well as be  "toolbox" for my teaching.

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